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Asperity is a way of speaking or behaving that is harsh or irritable. (noun)
An example of an asperity is a tone of voice a teenage might take when mad.
Asperity refers to a difficult or demanding situation. (noun)
An example of an asperity is living in poverty.
Asperity refers to something that is rough or harsh. (noun)
An example of an asperity is a wood surface that has not been sanded.
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