refractory
adjectiveStubbornly resistant to control or an attempted remedy.
Resisting control
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Stubbornly resistant to control or an attempted remedy.
Resisting control
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To hold oneself back from doing something.
To renovate or improve the condition and appearance of something.
An argument or evidence showing that a claim is false or mistaken.
To demonstrate that a claim or argument is false.
Royal or impressively dignified.
To entertain or delight someone with stories or other pleasures.
To renew, restore, or develop again.
A planned routine or systematic program of activity.
To help restore ability, condition, or standing after damage, difficulty, or a period of exclusion.
The process of restoring someone or something to a better condition or constructive role.
Repayment of money someone has spent or lost.
Strengthening or support; in learning, a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior.
Added strength or support
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To repeat something for emphasis or clarity.
The act of saying or presenting something again, usually for emphasis or clarity.
To restore freshness, energy, or a more youthful condition.
To assign someone or something to a lower or less prominent position.
To become less severe, resistant, or intense.
Continuing without weakening or letting up.
A useful or meaningful connection with the matter under consideration.
Directly connected with or useful to the matter being considered.
To give up possession, control, or a claim.
Hesitant or unwilling to do something.
Capable of being corrected or improved.
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