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
implodeto burst inward
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
funerealof or relating to a funeral
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge