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 |
|---|---|
| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| clandestine | marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious |
| pedagogy | the art, science, or profession of teaching |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| matinee | a musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| tactful | having or showing tact |