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
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ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
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kindleto start (a fire) burning : light