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
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
darta light spear
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
appeasepacify
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
recipientone that receives : receiver