GRE Word List

IRKSOME

tending to irk : tedious

The meaning of the word irksome is tending to irk : tedious.

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WordMeaning
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
missivea written communication : letter
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
applicationan act of applying:
pendulouspoised without visible support