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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amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
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fettera chain or shackle for the feet
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
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indisputablenot disputable : unquestionable
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
aloftat or to a great height
errantbehaving wrongly