Word of the day
irksome
1. irritating; annoying
“an irksome journey”
adjective
/ˈərksəm/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"Waiting in line for hours can be extremely irksome, especially if the service is _____."
Select three words related to irksome
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- enjoyable
- pleasant
- satisfying
- displeasing
- disturbing
- maddening
Choose the phrase that uses irksome correctly
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Find a word related to irksome
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