GRE Word List

FRACTIOUS

tending to be troublesome : unruly

The meaning of the word fractious is tending to be troublesome : unruly.

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WordMeaning
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving