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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WordMeaning
noveltysomething new or unusual
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
drivelnonsense
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
faunaanimal life
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage