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
gradationa series forming successive stages
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
recitala detailed account : enumeration
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
afterlifean existence after death
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured