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
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
documentproof
disclaimto make a disclaimer
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length