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
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
durationcontinuance in time
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
communetalk over