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 |
|---|---|
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| hazard | a source of danger |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |