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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vacuousemptied of or lacking content
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incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
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infallibleincapable of error : unerring
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