GRE Word List
IRKSOME
tending to irk : tedious
The meaning of the word irksome is tending to irk : tedious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| winnow | to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air |
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| decrepitude | the quality or state of being decrepit |
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| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| recline | to cause or permit to incline backwards |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |
| corollary | a proposition (see proposition |