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

WordMeaning
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night