GRE Word List
CANTANKEROUS
difficult or irritating to deal with
The meaning of the word cantankerous is difficult or irritating to deal with.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| provident | frugal |
| replenish | to fill or build up again |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |
| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |
| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| prance | to spring from the hind legs or move by so doing |