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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WordMeaning
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
demurereserved
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster