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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|---|---|
| static | exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion |
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| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| exertion | the act or an instance of exerting |
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| residual | remainder |
| demure | reserved |