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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WordMeaning
toutto make much of : promote
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
scoretwenty
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
duressforcible restraint or restriction
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)