Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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temper | Yes | No | Yes | No |
amiability | Yes | No | No | No |
temper (noun) | amiability (noun) |
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the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking | a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to) |
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger | a cheerful and agreeable mood |
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling | |
a sudden outburst of anger |
temper (verb) | amiability (verb) |
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make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | |
adjust the pitch (of pianos) | |
harden by reheating and cooling in oil | |
change by restraining or moderating | |
bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling |