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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defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
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covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
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exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
grottocave
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage