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
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand