GRE Word List
IRKSOME
tending to irk : tedious
The meaning of the word irksome is tending to irk : tedious.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| buxom | vigorously or healthily plump |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |
| anthropologist | the science of human beings |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
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| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| sheer | unqualified |
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |