GRE Word List

REFRACTORY

resisting control or authority : stubborn

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

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mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
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agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
anarchyabsence of government