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
irreverencelack of reverence
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
marrowbone marrow
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
grudgingunwilling