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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parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns