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 |
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| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
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| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
| orator | one who delivers an oration |
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| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| deducible | to determine by reasoning or deduction |