GRE Word List

PETULANT

insolent or rude in speech or behavior

The meaning of the word petulant is insolent or rude in speech or behavior.

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WordMeaning
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
exhumedisinter
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
upshotthe final result : outcome
reprisala retaliatory act
besiegeto surround with armed forces
homilya usually short sermon