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 |
|---|---|
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| eccentricity | the quality or state of being eccentric |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |