GRE Word List
IRKSOME
tending to irk : tedious
The meaning of the word irksome is tending to irk : tedious.
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| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
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| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
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| tread | to step or walk on or over |
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| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |
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