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
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
compellingthat compels: such as
bestialof or relating to beasts
impoverishto make poor
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service