piv transitive verb to annoy or irritate; vex. By the slight frown on his face, it was clear the decision had peeved him. noun a cause of irritation or annoyance. The new…
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assiduous
ə sI ju ihs adjective 1. persistent and unremitting; constant. A stricter law against drunk driving was brought about by assiduous campaigning on the part of citizens. 2. persevering and tireless; diligent….
picayune
pI kə yun adjective 1. having little value or significance; small; paltry. She gets impatient when her mother only wants to talk about picayune matters. 2. small-minded; petty; stingy. I detest the…
precipitous
prə sI pə təs adjective 1. having precipices. The precipitous coastline between the two regions is characterized by steep slopes that reach almost to the shoreline. 2. very steep or sudden; rising…
defoliate
di fo li eIt transitive verb 1. to remove the leaves of (a tree or the like). 2. to cause the leaves of (trees or the like) to drop off, esp. by…