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
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
significanthaving meaning
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
biennialoccurring every two years