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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maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
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apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
lopean easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate