GRE Word List
PEEVISH
bad-tempered; irritable; V. peeve: make angry
The meaning of the word peevish is bad-tempered; irritable; V. peeve: make angry.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| polarize | split into opposite extremes or camps |
| sordid | filthy; foul; base; vile; Ex. sordid bed/story |
| revulsion | sudden strong feeling of disgust; sudden violent change of feeling; negative reaction; Ex. revulsion from the scenes of torture |
| equivocal | (of words or statements) ambiguous; intentionally misleading; (of behavior) questionable; OP. unequivocal |
| whine | complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication) |
| jaunty | cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat |
| incubus | burden; very worriying problem; mental care; nightmare; male devil; CF. succubus |
| spoonerism | accidental transposition of sounds in successive words; Ex. ``Let me sew you to your sheet'' for ``Let me show you to your seat''; CF. William Spooner |
| healthy | possessing good health; healthful |
| snip | short quick cut with scissors; V: cut with scissors |