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 |
|---|---|
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
| retribution | recompense |
| grandeur | the quality or state of being grand : magnificence |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| dormant | represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws |
| receptive | able or inclined to receive |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |