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intemperate

in.tem.per.ate \-p(*-)r*t\ aj [ME intemperat, fr. L intemperatus, fr. in- + 
   temperatusX, pp. of temperare to temper : not temperate; specif : given to 
   excessive use of intoxicating  liquors - in.tem.per.ate.ly av