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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effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
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providentfrugal
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gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
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defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
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