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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venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
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implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
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refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
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helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
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