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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abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
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tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
repercussionreflection
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