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 |
|---|---|
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
| wistful | full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| pang | a brief piercing spasm of pain |
| approbation | commendation |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |