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 |
|---|---|
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
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| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| dribble | to issue sporadically and in small bits |
| inkling | a slight knowledge or vague notion |
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