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
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
balkto refuse abruptly
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
resurgeto undergo a resurgence