nounπShareA tendency to be in a certain type of mood; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting."to have a good, bad, or calm temper"attitudetendencycharactermindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareState of mind; mood."The humid weather seemed to affect everyone's tempers, making people easily annoyed. "mindattitudecharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tendency to become angry."He has quite a temper when dealing with salespeople."mindemotioncharacterattitudetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnger; a fit of anger."an outburst of temper"emotionmindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCalmness of mind; moderation; equanimity; composure."Example Sentence: "Deep breaths helped her regain her tempers after the stressful meeting." "mindattitudecharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareConstitution of body; the mixture or relative proportion of the four humours: blood, choler, phlegm, and melancholy."The physician believed that imbalances in the patient's tempers, specifically too much phlegm, were the cause of her persistent cough and lethargy. "bodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMiddle state or course; mean; medium."The classroom's volume stayed at comfortable tempers; not too loud to be disruptive, but not so quiet that students felt stifled. "attitudecharacteremotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of any compound substance which results from the mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities."the temper of mortar"charactermindattitudequalityemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe heat treatment to which a metal or other material has been subjected; a material that has undergone a particular heat treatment."The different tempers of the steel allowed the blacksmith to create both a flexible sword and a strong axe. "materialtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of a metal or other substance, especially as to its hardness, produced by some process of heating or cooling."the temper of iron or steel"materialsubstanceprocesstechnicalconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sugar manufacture) Milk of lime, or other substance, employed in the process formerly used to clarify sugar."In the old sugar mill, the tempers, a mixture of lime and other agents, were carefully added to the sugarcane juice to remove impurities before boiling it into sugar. "substancechemistryprocessfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo moderate or control."Temper your language around children."attitudecharactermindemotionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strengthen or toughen a material, especially metal, by heat treatment; anneal."The blacksmith tempers the steel by heating it and then quickly cooling it, making the sword strong. "materialtechnicalindustryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sautΓ© spices in ghee or oil to release essential oils for flavouring a dish in South Asian cuisine."The chef tempers mustard seeds and curry leaves in hot oil before adding them to the lentil soup. "foodcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mix clay, plaster or mortar with water to obtain the proper consistency."The construction worker tempered the concrete mix with water to achieve the right consistency for the foundation. "materialsubstancebuildingarchitectureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adjust, as the mathematical scale to the actual scale, or to that in actual use."The baker carefully tempers the chocolate by gradually warming it to prevent it from seizing. "mathtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Latinism) To govern; to manage."A skilled teacher tempers classroom discussions, ensuring everyone has a chance to speak and the topic stays focused. "governmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo combine in due proportions; to constitute; to compose."The chef tempers chocolate by carefully combining different temperatures to create a smooth, glossy finish. "compoundmaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."The coach tempers the rigorous training schedule with rest days to prevent injuries. "attitudecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit together; to adjust; to accommodate."The experienced negotiator tempers the demands of both sides to reach a fair agreement. "attitudecharacterhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading