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irked

/ɜːkt/

Meanings
verb
To irritate; annoy; bother

Examples :

"The constant noise from the construction outside irked me while I was trying to study. "
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annoy noun

/əˈnɔɪ/

A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes.

"His constant complaining was a great annoyance to his classmates. "

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irritate verb

/ˈɪɹɪteɪt/

To provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in.

"The noisy construction next door constantly irritated the family. "

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window noun

/ˈwɪndəʊ/ /ˈwɪndoʊ/

The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.

"To separate out the chaff, early cultures tossed baskets of grain into the air and let the wind blow away the lighter chaff."

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outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

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constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

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annoyed verb

/əˈnɔɪd/

To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.

"Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her off."

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noise noun

/nɔɪz/

Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.

"He knew that it was trash day, when the garbage collectors made all the noise."

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construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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trying verb

/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/

To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.

"I tried to rollerblade, but I couldn’t."

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study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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while noun

/waɪl/

An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

"He lectured for quite a long while."

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bother noun

[ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɑðɚ]

Fuss, ado.

"The teacher's explanation of the new math concept was a bit of a bother; it took a lot of extra time and discussion. "