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
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
anthropologistthe science of human beings
fulcrumprop
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
unfrockdefrock
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
deferput off