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
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong