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 #17 (permalink) Thu Feb 26, 2009 19:28 pm The definition of "fractious" |
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| Zishuli wrote: |
This is a question in GMAT Test# GMAT/M17:
2. adj. fractious
(a) cranky; cantankerous; easily moved to feeling displeasure; irritable
(b) conferring benefits; kind; doing good
(c) bound fast
(d) rebellious; apt to quarrel; stubborn
I really believe that the option (a)"cranky; cantankerous; easily moved to feeling displeasure; irritable " precisely defines the meaning of the word " fractious", but the given answer is (d) rebellious; apt to quarrel; stubborn.
Is it a mistake here ? |
No, it's not a mistake.
It's quite commonly used in the horse world - as in "That's a fractious colt!"
With horses it is usually applied to a young animal who lacks discipline and self-control. They can be quite rebellious, apt to quarrel, and downright stubborn!
A cranky or irritable horse usually has its ears laid back.  |
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| #18 (permalink) Sun Mar 01, 2009 4:26 am The definition of "fractious" |
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| CactusWren wrote: |
No, it's not a mistake.
It's quite commonly used in the horse world - as in "That's a fractious colt!"
With horses it is usually applied to a young animal who lacks discipline and self-control. They can be quite rebellious, apt to quarrel, and downright stubborn!
A cranky or irritable horse usually has its ears laid back. |
Hi CactusWren,
Thank you for your help. I wonder if the word "fractious" can only apply to animals ?
In fact, I have found such definition of this word :
fractious
adj.
1. Inclined to make trouble; unruly.
2. Having a peevish nature; cranky.
Adjective
(esp. of children) easily upset and angered, often due to tiredness.
fractious - easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly fractious young man" |
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