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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| daub | to cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster |
| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| philanderer | a man who has sexual relations with many women |
| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| misadventure | misfortune |