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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therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
underhandin a clandestine manner
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated