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
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
denominationan act of denominating
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance