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
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
beguilehoodwink
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection