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Net­tle­some

[NEHT-tuhl-sum]

meaning of nettlesome and nettles
Hint 1.

The Old English netele indicates “a stinging plant.” The Latin suffix -some indicates “characterized by” or “tending to.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Unfortunately he failed to avoid the nettlesome plants known as ‘stinging nettles.’”

Which is the best definition of nettlesome?

A.

Tending to cause aggravation or annoyance


B.

Characterized by an ability to cause serious pain or injury


C.

Tending to cause disagreement or disharmony


D.

Characterized by interference in the affairs of others


Hint 1.

The Old English netele indicates “a stinging plant.” The Latin suffix -some indicates “characterized by” or “tending to.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Unfortunately he failed to avoid the nettlesome plants known as ‘stinging nettles.’”

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