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 |
|---|---|
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
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| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| paltry | inferior |
| effluvium | an invisible emanation |
| overwhelm | upset |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
| fulminate | to utter or send out with denunciation |