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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vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
hirsutehairy
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
pendingduring
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn