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
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
snipa small piece that is snipped off
douseto plunge into water
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it