GRE Word List
VEX
annoy; distress
The meaning of the word vex is annoy; distress.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nepotism | favoritism (to a relative); CF. nephew |
| humanitarian | one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism |
| husband | use sparingly; conserve; save; Ex. husband one's energy; CF. house holder |
| purse | pucker; contract (lips) into wrinkles; N: wallet |
| scrupulous | conscientious; extremely thorough; Ex. scrupulous worker |
| improvise | compose on the spur of the moment |
| fawning | courting favor by cringing and flattering; V. fawn: exhibit affection as a dog; seek favor or attention by obsequiousness |
| incontrovertible | indisputable; impossible to dispute; not open to question; unquestionable |
| vassal | in feudalism, one who held land of a superior lord; subordinate or dependent |
| propulsive | driving forward; N. propulsion |
