GRE Word List

IMPERTINENT

given to or characterized by insolent rudeness

The meaning of the word impertinent is given to or characterized by insolent rudeness.

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distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
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disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
demolitionthe act of demolishing
legenda story coming down from the past
reverberatereflect