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
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
discomposeto destroy the composure of
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining