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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coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
ponderousof very great weight
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of