GRE Word List

IRKSOME

tending to irk : tedious

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

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larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
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juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
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