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
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
encompassinclude
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
regicidea person who kills a king