GRE Word List

IRKSOME

tending to irk : tedious

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

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WordMeaning
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
brevityshortness of duration
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride