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
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
gerontocracyrule by elders
acuitykeenness of perception
missivea written communication : letter
antithesisthe direct opposite