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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deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
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balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
transcribeto make a written copy of
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
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practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal