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
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
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throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
paltryinferior
effluviuman invisible emanation
overwhelmupset
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation