adjective Download 🔗Share (in combination) Having a specified disposition or temper. Examples : "Her even-tempered nature made her a great teacher. " character attitude mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Pertaining to the metallurgical process for finishing metals. Examples : "The blacksmith used tempered steel to create a strong and durable horseshoe. " material technical industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Pertaining to the industrial process for toughening glass, or to such toughened glass. Examples : "The tempered glass of the shower door is much stronger and safer than regular glass. " material process technical industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Moderated or balanced by other considerations. Examples : "Her excitement about the promotion was tempered by the realization that it would mean longer hours. " attitude character quality moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Pertaining to the well-tempered scale, where the twelve notes per octave of the standard keyboard are tuned in such a way that it is possible to play music in any major or minor key and it will not sound perceptibly out of tune. Examples : "The piano was tuned to a tempered scale, allowing the student to play a song in any key without it sounding dissonant. " music technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To moderate or control. Examples : "Temper your language around children." attitude character mind action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To strengthen or toughen a material, especially metal, by heat treatment; anneal. Examples : "The blacksmith tempered the steel to make it strong enough for a sword. " material technical industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sauté spices in ghee or oil to release essential oils for flavouring a dish in South Asian cuisine. Examples : "The chef expertly tempered the cumin and coriander in ghee before adding the vegetables to the curry. " food culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To mix clay, plaster or mortar with water to obtain the proper consistency. Examples : "The bricklayer tempered the mortar with water until it was smooth and easy to spread. " material substance building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To adjust, as the mathematical scale to the actual scale, or to that in actual use. Examples : "The chef tempered the oven's temperature settings to match the actual thermometer reading inside, ensuring consistent baking results. " math technical science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (Latinism) To govern; to manage. Examples : "The experienced project manager tempered the team's enthusiasm with realistic deadlines. " government politics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To combine in due proportions; to constitute; to compose. Examples : "The chef tempered the rich chocolate with cream and a pinch of salt to create a perfectly balanced dessert. " material compound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To mingle in due proportion; to prepare by combining; to modify, as by adding some new element; to qualify, as by an ingredient; hence, to soften; to mollify; to assuage. Examples : "The chef tempered the spicy sauce with a little cream to make it palatable for everyone. " attitude character action mind process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fit together; to adjust; to accommodate. Examples : "The team leader tempered his expectations to accommodate the project's limited budget and available resources. " function action process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading