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

WordMeaning
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
cuethe letter q
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
enraptureto fill with delight
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed