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 |
|---|---|
| retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |
| cadence | the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity |
| pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
| dissection | the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |
| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |
| sordid | marked by baseness or grossness : vile |
| beguile | hoodwink |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |