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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WordMeaning
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
facultyability
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn