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
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
corrugatedhaving corrugations
thronga multitude of assembled persons