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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beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
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queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
civilof or relating to citizens
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
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gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish