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 |
|---|---|
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
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| vernal | of, relating to, or occurring in the spring |
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