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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equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
rankrelative standing or position
betrothto promise to marry
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination