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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| lionize | to treat as an object of great interest or importance |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| impromptu | made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised |
| forward | near, being at, or belonging to the forepart |
| nomadic | of, relating to, or characteristic of nomads |