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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rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
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hoarygray or white with or as if with age
ferventvery hot : glowing