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TANTRUM

a fit of bad temper

The meaning of the word tantrum is a fit of bad temper.

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expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
solicitto make petition to : entreat
rectifyto set right : remedy