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
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
opulencewealth
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate