GRE Word List
TANTRUM
a fit of bad temper
The meaning of the word tantrum is a fit of bad temper.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| obscure | dark |
| maculated | marked with spots : blotched |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| pristine | belonging to the earliest period or state : original |
| haggle | to cut roughly or clumsily : hack |