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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boona timely benefit : blessing
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
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resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
apostateone who commits apostasy
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console