GRE Word List

REFRACTORY

resisting control or authority : stubborn

The meaning of the word refractory is resisting control or authority : stubborn.

Random words

WordMeaning
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
riftfissure
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
avowto declare assuredly
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
sleekslick
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry