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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insubstantial | not substantial: such as |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| yokel | a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town |
| miscellany | separate writings collected in one volume |
| pedagogue | teacher |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |