intractable
/ɪnˈtræktəbl/
in · trac · ta · ble
/ɪn · ˈtræk · tə · bl/
English Definition
adj. Stubborn and unmanageable; obstinate
Significado en Español
intratable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in- (not) + tract (pull) + able → thorny, stubborn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “intractable”: The committee faced an intractable problem that seemed to have no solution.
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A
manageable
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B
stubborn
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C
temporary
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D
interesting
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B — stubborn.
“intractable” means adj. Stubborn and unmanageable; obstinate
Common questions about “intractable”
What does “intractable” mean?
intractable — adj. Stubborn and unmanageable; obstinate. In Chinese: 难驾驭的，难处理的.
How do you pronounce “intractable”?
intractable is pronounced /ɪnˈtræktəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · trac · ta · ble.
Is “intractable” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. intractable appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “intractable”?
in- (not) + tract (pull) + able → thorny, stubborn
