SAT vocabulary: vexation
What does vexation mean? Read below for the definition.
Quick vocab quiz for the word vexation
First, before you read about the word vexation, try this quick vocab quiz:
vexation most nearly means
(A) annoyance
(B) activity
(C) permanence
(D) contortion
(E) dearth
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Now let’s learn about the word vexation.
Part of Speech of vexation
vexation is a(n) NOUN.
Pronunciation vexation
Here’s how to pronounce vexation:
IPA: /vɛk.ˈseɪ.ʃən/
Glossary-style: [vehk-SAY-shuhn]
Definition of vexation
vexation means: the state of feeling annoyed, irritated, or bothered (Ex: her vexation was obvious). something that annoys or irritates (Ex: Hot weather can be a vexation for some people.).
Explain more about vexation, please
vexation sounds like a highfalutin word, and perhaps it is, but it really just basically means irritation or annoyance. In simpler language vexation just refers to being irritated, annoyed, bothered, or “bugged”.
Example of vexation
Here’s the word vexation used in a sentence:
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