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TANTRUM

a fit of bad temper

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

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WordMeaning
concentrichaving a common center
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
wontaccustomed
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
hubbubnoise