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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refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
potentateruler
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge