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 |
|---|---|
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| hatch | a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship) |
| prod | to thrust a pointed instrument into : prick |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| facade | the front of a building |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| angular | forming an angle : sharp-cornered |
| exposure | the fact or condition of being exposed: such as |
| sect | a dissenting or schismatic religious body |