GRE Word List

PEEVISH

querulous in temperament or mood : fretful

The meaning of the word peevish is querulous in temperament or mood : fretful.

Random words

WordMeaning
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
incontinentnot continent: such as
blackballto vote against