GRE Word List

RESTIVE

stubbornly resisting control : balky

The meaning of the word restive is stubbornly resisting control : balky.

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egregiousconspicuous
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
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swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
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wiltloose freshness; droop
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
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