vexation vs temper

vexation and temper both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
vexation	Yes	No	No	No
temper	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, temper is a hyponym of vexation; that is, temper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vexation:

Other hyponyms of vexation include irritation, pique, frustration, aggravation, exasperation, harassment, torment, displeasure.

vexation (noun)	temper (noun)
the act of troubling or annoying someone	the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness	a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
anger produced by some annoying irritation	a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed	a sudden outburst of anger

vexation (verb)	temper (verb)
	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