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
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
incontinentnot continent: such as
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
sedentarynot migratory : settled
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
uproariousmarked by uproar
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet