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 |
|---|---|
| nemesis | the Greek goddess of retributive justice |
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
| captious | marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| repudiate | to refuse to accept |