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.

Random words

WordMeaning
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
pedagogueteacher
proletariana member of the proletariat
fuddlebooze
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance