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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WordMeaning
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
resurrectto raise from the dead
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
queryquestion
grategrating
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence