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 |
|---|---|
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| lackluster | lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull |
| idyll | a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| pristine | belonging to the earliest period or state : original |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| chaste | innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |