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
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
gistessence; main point; substance
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
mulctfine
irateroused to ire
assailto attack violently : assault
lardera place where food is stored : pantry
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
recastto cast again