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intractable

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  1. unruly                
 
in.trac.ta.ble \(')in-'trak-t*-b*l\ \-ble-\ aj [L intractabilis, fr. in- + 
   tractabilis tractable] 1: not easily governed, managed, or directed : 
   OBSTINATE  2: not easily manipulated or wrought {~ metal}  3: not easily 
   relieved or cured {~ pain}  - in.trac.ta.ble.ness n