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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dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
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reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
botchan inflammatory sore
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
hideto put out of sight : secrete
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
charlatanquack