GRE Word List
TANTRUM
a fit of bad temper
The meaning of the word tantrum is a fit of bad temper.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wallow | to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| germinate | to cause to sprout or develop |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |