A Word A Day : irascible
Tuesday, 8th July 2008 : Today's Word is ...
irascible :
Definition :
adjective :
easily angered or provoked, irritable
usage :
A grouch is irascible.
The students generally abused substitute teachers, but they knew that even substitute teachers become irascible on Monday mornings.
an irascible old man
an irascible response
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