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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fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
feintsomething feigned
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
procurementthe act or process of procuring
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance