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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brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
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punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
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saboteurone that practices sabotage
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