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 |
|---|---|
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
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| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| aspersion | a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation |
| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |
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