GRE Word List

TANTRUM

a fit of bad temper

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

Random words

WordMeaning
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
repercussionreflection
facadethe front of a building
connivancethe act of conniving
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
dissipateto break up and drive off