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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WordMeaning
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
notcha V-shaped indentation
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious