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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impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
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turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
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unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
dismissto permit or cause to leave