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
vintnera wine merchant
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic