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
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
extantcurrently or actually existing
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
insensatelacking sense or understanding
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
abjureto renounce upon oath
depositiona testifying especially before a court
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
addenduma thing added : addition