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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|---|---|
| parley | to speak with another : confer |
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| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
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| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |