Multiple choice softskills leadership irksome annoying flavored dessert ice payments made regularly to an ex-spouse after divorce cut down Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Irksome means "irritating, tedious, or annoying" - something that causes discomfort or vexation. An irksome task is one that's tiresome and frustrating to do. Option A correctly captures this meaning. Option C describes "alimony."