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
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals