GRE Word List
FRACTIOUS
unruly; peevish; cranky; bad-tempered; Ex. fractious horse
The meaning of the word fractious is unruly; peevish; cranky; bad-tempered; Ex. fractious horse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bout | match; short period of great activity; Ex. wrestling bout; bout of drinking/flu |
| temperament | characteristic frame of mind; disposition; emotional excess; ADJ. temperamental: of temperament; having frequent changes of temper; Ex. temperamental dislike of sports; Ex. temperamental actress |
| scorch | sear; N. |
| roue | lecherous man |
| prod | poke (with a pointed object); stir up; urge; goad to action; N: pointed object used to prod; prodding |
| benison | blessing |
| transitory | transient; impermanent; fleeting; N. transitoriness |
| antiquity | quality of being very old; ancient times; °íŽë |
| indecision | irresolution; inability to make up one's mind |
| petty | trivial; unimportant; very small; small-minded; petty-minded |
