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
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
expoundto set forth : state
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle