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 |
|---|---|
| titanic | gigantic; N. titan |
| emaciated | thin and wasted (from hunger or illness) |
| aghast | filled with great surprise or fear; horrified |
| requiem | mass for the dead; dirge |
| stampede | sudden frenzied rush (of panic-stricken animals or people); V: participate in or cause stampede; Ex. stampede before the price rises |
| culmination | highest point; climax; V. culminate in: reach the highest point in; end in; Ex. a series of minor clashes culminating in war |
| wince | move back suddenly; shrink back; flinch; Ex. She winced as she touched the cold body. |
| smudge | dirty mark with unclear edges made by rubbing; V. |
| pragmatist | practical person; N. pragmatism: pragmatic way of dealing with things |
| alleviate | relieve (pain) |