kor jəl adjective 1. warm and gracious; courteous. example: The two candidates gave each other a cordial greeting before the debate began. 2. invigorating, especially for the heart. noun 1. a sweet,…
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phlegmatic
fleg mae tihk adjective 1. not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. example: Given Father’s phlegmatic personality, we were surprised to see him so agitated. 2. of or…
choleric
ka lə rihk or kə le rihk adjective having a quick temper; easily angered. example: The choleric coach was quick to yell, swear, and eject players from the game.
gall
gawl noun 1. something bitter to experience. example: The knowledge of his ex-wife’s happy remarriage was gall to him. 2. a bitter emotion or attitude. example: I expected him to object, but…
sanguine
saeng gwihn adjective 1. having an optimistic temperament or outlook. example: Considering his poor academic record, he was surprisingly sanguine concerning his chances of being accepted to a top university. 2. ruddy…