GRE Word List

IRKSOME

tending to irk : tedious

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

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WordMeaning
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
hideto put out of sight : secrete
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
conventionagreement