GRE Word List

PETULANT

insolent or rude in speech or behavior

The meaning of the word petulant is insolent or rude in speech or behavior.

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WordMeaning
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
tensilecapable of tension : ductile