GRE Word List

QUERULOUS

habitually complaining

The meaning of the word querulous is habitually complaining.

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WordMeaning
pendantsomething suspended: such as
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
figurea number symbol : numeral
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
polyglotone who is polyglot