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vex
nounVEKS
meaning in plain English
Something that makes you feel annoyed or worried.
Imagine a buzzing fly that just won’t leave you alone—its nonstop nagging will vex you.
for example
The broken lock was a vex for the homeowner.
If something keeps bothering you, you might call it a vex. For example, a neighbor’s loud music that never stops can be a vex that makes the whole house uneasy.