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 |
|---|---|
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
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| blare | to sound loud and strident |
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