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
debonairsuave
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality