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 |
|---|---|
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
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| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
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| exertion | the act or an instance of exerting |
| trivia | unimportant matters : trivial facts or details |
| scotch | scottish |
| ingenuous | showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness |
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