GRE Word List

TANTRUM

a fit of bad temper

The meaning of the word tantrum is a fit of bad temper.

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veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
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squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied