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Vocabulary Entry
temper
|noun • verb • verb
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N
noun
A person's state of mind, particularly in terms of emotional stability.
Example Sentences
"She has a fiery temper and can get upset quickly."
"His calm temper helped him navigate the stressful situation."
"A good manager knows how to keep their temper in check."
V
verb
To moderate or mitigate something; to soften or adjust.
Example Sentences
"He tried to temper his enthusiasm with a sense of realism."
"The chef will temper the chocolate to achieve the perfect texture."
"You need to temper your expectations for the event."
V
verb
To prepare a material, especially metals, by heating and cooling to achieve desired properties.
Example Sentences
"The blacksmith will temper the steel to increase its strength."
"Tempering the glass makes it less likely to shatter."
"Scientists studied how to temper alloys for better performance."