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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| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |
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| emollient | making soft or supple |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
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| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
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