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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|---|---|
| gregarious | tending to associate with others of one's kind : social |
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| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
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