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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WordMeaning
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
shearto cut off the hair from
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments