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Learn “Exasperate”

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Exasperate

verb/ig-ZASS-per-ate/

Meaning

To annoy or frustrate someone until they lose patience.

In context

It exasperated her that the printer jammed right before the exam.

Remember it

Exasperate hides 'asper' (rough) — it rubs your patience rough and raw.

Use it well

Use for a strong build-up of frustration, worse than mild annoyance.