GRE Word List
PEEVISH
querulous in temperament or mood : fretful
The meaning of the word peevish is querulous in temperament or mood : fretful.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| clout | a piece of cloth or leather : rag |
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| regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |
| aromatic | of, relating to, or having aroma: |
| fugitive | running away or intending flight |
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