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 |
|---|---|
| remediable | capable of being remedied |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |
| temperate | having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature |
| impinge | encroach |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |