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
reeksmoke
figmentsomething made up or contrived
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
compressto press or squeeze together
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant