1. "The blacksmith tempered the steel, heating and cooling it to achieve the desired strength and flexibility." (Meaning: to treat something, typically metal, to make it harder or tougher)
2. "After a long day of work, she had a short temper and snapped at her husband." (Meaning: to be easily angered or irritable)
3. "The artist used tempera paint to create a vibrant and lasting mural." (Meaning: a type of paint made with pigments mixed with a binder, typically egg yolk)
4. "The negotiator needed to temper his enthusiasm with a realistic assessment of the situation." (Meaning: to moderate or restrain something, often an emotion)
5. "The storm tempered the landscape, carving canyons and shaping the mountains." (Meaning: to shape or mold something, often through a process of change or hardship)