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
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency