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 |
|---|---|
| surfeit | an overabundant supply : excess |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| ramify | to split up into branches or constituent parts |
| regime | regimen |
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| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| hereafter | after this in sequence or in time |