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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| ceremonious | devoted to forms and ceremony |
| debris | the remains of something broken down or destroyed |
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