What does 'vexatious' mean?

Vexatious (adjective):

Vexatious isn’t just a great word for Jane Austen fans or legal buffs—it’s also a high-frequency vocabulary word for GRE and SAT prep! In this episode, Jay and Elle delve into its rich history, multifaceted meanings, and why its strong fricative sounds make it so memorable.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The definition and Latin roots of vexatious.

• Why vexatious is a common GRE and SAT vocabulary word.

• How vexatious is used in legal contexts to describe frivolous lawsuits.

• The root word vex and its connection to annoyance and agitation.

• How suffixes like -tious and -cious intensify meaning in English.

Skit Highlights

• Jay hilariously misuses DIY dental care while Elle adds sharp commentary on vexatious actions.

• A playful exploration of vexatious in the context of annoying situations and legal absurdities.

Listener Challenge

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