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 |
|---|---|
| fructify | to bear fruit |
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| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| verbalize | to express something in words |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| expansive | having a capacity or a tendency to expand |
| query | question |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| gnarled | full of knots or gnarls : knotty |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |