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
encircleto form a circle around : surround
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
bewareto be on one's guard
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune