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
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
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carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
parryto ward off a weapon or blow