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
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
figmentsomething made up or contrived
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
salineconsisting of or containing salt
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
loutto bow in respect