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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| ambience | a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere |
| vernacular | using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| savory | having savor: such as |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
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| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| entourage | one's attendants or associates |
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