GRE Word List
IRKSOME
tending to irk : tedious
The meaning of the word irksome is tending to irk : tedious.
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| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
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