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
ancestryline of descent : lineage
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
demurto take exception : object
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks