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
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
abortiveprematurely born
equityjustice according to natural law or right
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles