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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| conspire | plot |
| corrugated | having corrugations |
| manifold | marked by diversity or variety |
| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| skiff | any of various small boats |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |