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
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god