tempestuous
Group 12Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion; very stormy GRE
Example in Context
The couple's tempestuous relationship, marked by dramatic confrontations and tearful reconciliations, was the stuff of tabloid legend.
Synonyms
stormyturbulentvolatile
Etymology
Derived from 'storm', indicating turbulent emotions or weather.
- tempestas (Latin) — storm
Memory Aid
🌪️Sounds like “tempest you us”
Imagine a TEMPEST raging through a party, flipping tables and causing chaos among friends!
Visual Association
⚡A wild thunderstorm ripping through a calm picnic, sending people scattering in all directions.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “tempestuous” mean on the GRE?
tempestuous (adjective) means “Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion; very stormy”. The couple's tempestuous relationship, marked by dramatic confrontations and tearful reconciliations, was the stuff of tabloid legend.
How to remember “tempestuous” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “tempestuous” sounds like “tempest you us”. Imagine a TEMPEST raging through a party, flipping tables and causing chaos among friends!
What are synonyms for “tempestuous”?
Common synonyms: stormy, turbulent, volatile.