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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unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
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resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury