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
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow