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
congenialpleasant
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
shoveto push along
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
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weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
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