GRE Word List
IRKSOME
tending to irk : tedious
The meaning of the word irksome is tending to irk : tedious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
| bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| perpetuate | to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| imply | to express indirectly |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |