GRE Word List

TEMPERATE

having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature

The meaning of the word temperate is having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature.

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enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
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tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that