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 |
|---|---|
| loiter | to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |