Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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vex | No | No | Yes | No |
plague | Yes | No | Yes | No |
vex (noun) | plague (noun) |
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an annoyance | |
any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God) | |
a swarm of insects that attack plants | |
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal | |
any epidemic disease with a high death rate |
vex (verb) | plague (verb) |
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be a mystery or bewildering to | annoy continually or chronically |
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation | cause to suffer a blight |
change the arrangement or position of | |
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations | |
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress |