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 |
|---|---|
| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| disgruntle | to make ill-humored or discontented |
| liquidate | to determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts) |