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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |
| permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| impromptu | made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised |
| taciturn | temperamentally disinclined to talk |
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| melee | a confused struggle |