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 |
|---|---|
| intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |
| omnipotent | almighty |
| strident | characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound |
| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |