GRE Word List

IRKSOME

tending to irk : tedious

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

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WordMeaning
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
beneficentdoing or producing good
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
gustythe sensation of taste
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive