GRE Word List

INTRACTABLE

not easily governed, managed, or directed

The meaning of the word intractable is not easily governed, managed, or directed.

Random words

WordMeaning
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
sleekslick