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
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function