GRE Word List
RESTIVE
stubbornly resisting control : balky
The meaning of the word restive is stubbornly resisting control : balky.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| plait | pleat |
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| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
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