pestiferous vs trying

pestiferous

adj
  • annoying, vexatious 

  • containing organisms that cause contagious diseases 

trying

adj
  • Irritating, stressful or bothersome. 

  • Difficult to endure; arduous. 

noun
  • The act by which one tries something; an attempt. 

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