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
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome