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.

Random words

WordMeaning
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
flotsamfloating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
extolto praise highly : glorify
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade