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January 24, 2022

Word of the Day: Intemperate

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Word of the Day : January 24, 2022

intemperate \in-TEM-puh-rut\ adjective

What It Means

Intemperate means "having extreme conditions" or "having or showing a lack of emotional calmness or control."

// The plant is able to survive in intemperate climates.

// The journalist apologized for her intemperate rant against the mayor.

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Aired January 24, 2022

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