Word of the day
vexing
1. causing annoyance, frustration, or worry
“the most vexing questions for policymakers”
adjective
/ˈvɛksɪŋ/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"Finding a parking spot downtown was quite vexing, as I spent _____ minutes circling the same three blocks."
Select three words related to vexing
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- troublesome
- pleasing
- soothing
- irksome
- delightful
- bothersome
Choose the phrase that uses vexing correctly
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Find a word related to vexing
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