Word of the Day 7/2/13
Vexatious (adjective)
vex·a·tious [vek-sey-shuhs]
adjective
1. causing vexation; troublesome; annoying: a vexatious situation.
2. Law. (of legal actions) instituted without sufficient grounds and serving only to cause annoyance to the defendant.
3. disorderly; confused; troubled.
Synonyms
1. disturbing, provoking, irritating.
Antonyms
1. delightful.
Origin: 1525-35; vexati(on) + -ous
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vex·a·tious [vek-sey-shuhs]
adjective
1. causing vexation; troublesome; annoying: a vexatious situation.
2. Law. (of legal actions) instituted without sufficient grounds and serving only to cause annoyance to the defendant.
3. disorderly; confused; troubled.
Synonyms
1. disturbing, provoking, irritating.
Antonyms
1. delightful.
Origin: 1525-35; vexati(on) + -ous
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.