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
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
predecessorone that precedes
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
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