GRE Word List
TEMPERAMENT
characteristic frame of mind; disposition; emotional excess; ADJ. temperamental: of temperament; having frequent changes of temper; Ex. temperamental dislike of sports; Ex. temperamental actress
The meaning of the word temperament is characteristic frame of mind; disposition; emotional excess; ADJ. temperamental: of temperament; having frequent changes of temper; Ex. temperamental dislike of sports; Ex. temperamental actress.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| downcast | disheartened; dejected; sad; directed downward |
| supplicate | petition humbly; pray to grant a favor |
| lope | gallop slowly |
| apathy | lack of caring; indifference; lack of concern or interest in important matters; Ex. He was sunk in apathy after his failure; ADJ. apathetic |
| timorous | fearful; timid; demonstrating fear |
| halcyon | calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days |
| primary | first in rank or importance; principal; earliest in time; Ex. primary stages; N. CF. first |
| largess | generous gift (given to people who do not have enough) |
| hem | surround tightly so that movement is impossible; Ex. hem in; N. |
| havoc | widespread damage; disorder; chaos |