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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fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
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peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will