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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heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
kudospraise given for achievement
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
boona timely benefit : blessing
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence