GRE Word List
INTRACTABLE
not easily governed, managed, or directed
The meaning of the word intractable is not easily governed, managed, or directed.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
| self-indulgence | excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims |
| argot | the language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| transcendental | transcendent |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |