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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countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
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penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
severto put or keep apart : divide
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
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truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
morticianundertaker