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.
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| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| disclose | to make known or public |
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