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

WordMeaning
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
executionerone who executes
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile