GRE Word List

IRKSOME

tending to irk : tedious

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

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WordMeaning
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
cohortscompanion
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
gorgea narrow passage through land
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender