GRE Word List
PEEVISH
querulous in temperament or mood : fretful
The meaning of the word peevish is querulous in temperament or mood : fretful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| negligible | so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
| inflated | distended with air or gas |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| comeuppance | a deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts |
| submissive | submitting to others |
| quaint | pleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar |