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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contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
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insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
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physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
plightto put or give in pledge : engage