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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WordMeaning
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
granarya storehouse for threshed grain
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic