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

WordMeaning
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
ravenousrapacious
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads