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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WordMeaning
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
requiteto make return for : repay
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture