GRE Word List

VEX

to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to

The meaning of the word vex is to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to.

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WordMeaning
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
badinageplayful repartee : banter
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light