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vex⋅a⋅tion

  [vek-sey-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the act of vexing.
2. the state of being vexed; irritation; annoyance: vexation at missing the bus.
3. something that vexes; a cause of annoyance; nuisance: Rush-hour traffic is a daily vexation.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME vexacioun < L vexātiōn- (s. of vexātiō), equiv. to vexāt(us) (ptp. of vexāre to vex; see -ate 1 ) + -iōn- -ion
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vex·a·tion   (věk-sā'shən)   
n.  

  1. The act of annoying, irritating, or vexing.

  2. The quality or condition of being vexed; annoyance.

  3. A source of irritation or annoyance.

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