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Question 1

Vexation

Answer 1

vexation
vɛkˈseɪʃ(ə)n/
noun: vexation
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
“Jenna bit her lip in vexation”
synonyms: annoyance, irritation, irritability, exasperation, anger, rage, fury, temper, bad temper, hot temper, wrath, spleen, chagrin, pique, crossness, indignation, displeasure, discontent, dissatisfaction, disgruntlement, ill humour, peevishness, petulance, testiness, tetchiness, gall, resentment, umbrage; More
perturbation, discomposure, worry, agitation, harassment;
informalneedling, aggravation, being rubbed up the wrong way, crabbiness;
informalstroppiness;
literaryire, choler
“Erica stamped her foot in vexation”
a cause of annoyance, frustration, or worry.
plural noun: vexations
“the vexations of life under canvas”

Question 2

Hotbed

Answer 2

hotbed
ˈhɒtbɛd/
noun
noun: hotbed; plural noun: hotbeds
1.
an environment promoting the growth of something, especially something unwelcome.
“the country was a hotbed of revolt and dissension”
synonyms: breeding ground, nursery, cradle, nest, den, seedbed, forcing house
“the country was a hotbed of revolt and dissension”
2.
a bed of earth heated by fermenting manure, for raising or forcing plants.