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 |
|---|---|
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| resign | relegate |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| pervert | to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt |
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| mores | the fixed morally binding customs of a particular group |
| overthrow | overturn |