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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parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
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disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
couriermessenger
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion