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intractable

/ɪnˈtræktəbl/
in · trac · ta · ble /ɪn · ˈtræk · tə · bl/
English Definition
adj. Stubborn and unmanageable; obstinate
中文释义
难驾驭的，难处理的
Significado en Español
intratable
한국어 뜻
다루기 힘든, 완고한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khó điều khiển, khó xử lý
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Example Sentence

The problem proved to be intractable.

这个问题被证明是难以处理的。

Synonyms
stubborn unmanageable obstinate
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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.

  1. A manageable
  2. B stubborn
  3. C temporary
  4. D interesting
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B — stubborn. “intractable” means adj. Stubborn and unmanageable; obstinate

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ mule refused to move no matter how hard the farmers pulled.

  1. A obedient
  2. B intractable
  3. C gentle
  4. D cooperative
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B — intractable. “intractable” means adj. Stubborn and unmanageable; obstinate

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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.

How do you use “intractable” in a sentence?

The problem proved to be intractable. (这个问题被证明是难以处理的。)

What are synonyms for “intractable”?

stubborn, unmanageable, obstinate — all close in meaning to intractable (adj. Stubborn and unmanageable; obstinate).

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

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