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
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
groucha fit of bad temper
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gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
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steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat