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
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
mammalany of a class (Mammalia) of warm-blooded higher vertebrates (such as placentals, marsupials, or monotremes) that nourish their young with milk secreted by mammary glands, have the skin usually more or less covered with hair, and include humans
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
brevityshortness of duration
swipea strong sweeping blow
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment