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
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
dozeto sleep lightly
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling