GRE Word List
IRKSOME
tending to irk : tedious
The meaning of the word irksome is tending to irk : tedious.
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|---|---|
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| cohorts | companion |
| trappings | outward signs |
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| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
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| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| backslide | to lapse morally or in the practice of religion |