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
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
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assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
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trancestupor
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement