GRE Word List
IRKSOME
annoying; tedious; V. irk: annoy
The meaning of the word irksome is annoying; tedious; V. irk: annoy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| energize | invigorate; give energy to; make forceful and active |
| unregenerate | making no attempt to change one's bad practices |
| sentient | capable of sensation and conscious; aware; sensitive; Ex. sentient creature; N. sentience |
| mottled | blotched in coloring; spotted; Ex. mottled face; V. mottle: mark with blotches of different colors |
| scintillate | sparkle; flash; be animated; be full of life; Ex. scintillating conversation |
| effectuate | effect; produce; achieve; Ex. effectuate a reconciliation |
| encircle | surround |
| incursion | temporary invasion; CF. excursion: short journey |
| renege | break a promise; deny; go back on; Ex. renege on the contract/paying off the debt |
| coma | deep prolonged unconsciousness caused by disease, poison, or a severe blow |
