GRE Word List

TANTRUM

a fit of bad temper

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

Random words

WordMeaning
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
alludeto make indirect reference
juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted