GRE Word List

UNTOWARD

difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly

The meaning of the word untoward is difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly.

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WordMeaning
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
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concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
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aspirantone who aspires
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
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