GRE Word List
CANTANKEROUS
difficult or irritating to deal with
The meaning of the word cantankerous is difficult or irritating to deal with.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
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| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
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