GRE Word List
TEMPER
heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
The meaning of the word temper is heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| pulmonary | of, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| seclusion | the act of secluding : the condition of being secluded |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |