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 |
|---|---|
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| brawl | to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| epigram | a concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought |
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |