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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| terminology | the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject |
| underlying | lying beneath or below |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| anesthetic | of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia |
| comestible | edible |
| consummate | extremely skilled and accomplished |
