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
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
integralessential to completeness : constituent
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid