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
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
garnishdecorate
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
withholdto hold back from action : check
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict