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
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
caninea conical pointed tooth
procurementthe act or process of procuring
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
crassgross
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent