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.

Random words

WordMeaning
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
fellskin
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation