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
audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
invalidnot valid:
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
secessionwithdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement