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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flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
collateto compare critically
overblownpast the prime of bloom
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
bewareto be on one's guard
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme