GRE Word List

TEMPERAMENT

characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response

The meaning of the word temperament is characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response.

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rama male sheep
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due