Every day when Mario drives to work, someone else is parked in his space. While not being a "major deal," it does cause Mario a great deal of irritation. What kind of problem is this?
A) a stagnation
B) an aggravation
C) an encapsulation
D) a hassle

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The fact that someone keeps parking in Mario's space is a hassle, meaning it is a petty annoyance or inconvenience. This is the most appropriate term for this type of problem among the options given. While it may be aggravating, it does not necessarily mean that it is a major issue, so B is not as suitable. While A (stagnation) and C (encapsulation) both refer to the concept of being stuck or trapped in a situation, neither of these terms accurately describes Mario's problem.

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