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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |
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