Word of the Day: Intemperate
Pronunciation: [in-tem-puh-rut]
Definition:
adjective 1 : not moderate or mild : severe
2 : lacking or showing lack of restraint
3 : given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages
Origin: 1400–50; late Middle English < Latin intemperātus.
Usage: The journalist eventually apologized for her intemperate rant against the governor.
Pronunciation: [in-tem-puh-rut]
adjective 1 : not moderate or mild : severe
2 : lacking or showing lack of restraint
3 : given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages
Origin: 1400–50; late Middle English < Latin intemperātus.
Usage: The journalist eventually apologized for her intemperate rant against the governor.
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