tractable
/ˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/
Group 6Difficulty 2/3
Definitions
- (adjective)
- Easy to control or influence; manageable GRE
- (adjective)
- Of a problem: easy to deal with GRE
Example in Context
Once the initial resistance subsided, the remaining stakeholders proved far more tractable than negotiators had anticipated.
Synonyms
manageableobedientdocile
Etymology
Able to be pulled — easily managed or controlled.
- tractus (Latin) — to pull
Memory Aid
🛤️Sounds like “track table”
Imagine a TRAIN TRACK that leads to a table where everything is so easily controlled — it's TRACTABLE!
Visual Association
🐶A playful puppy obediently following commands, ready to be trained and managed.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “tractable” mean on the GRE?
tractable (adjective) means “Easy to control or influence; manageable”. Once the initial resistance subsided, the remaining stakeholders proved far more tractable than negotiators had anticipated.
How to remember “tractable” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “tractable” sounds like “track table”. Imagine a TRAIN TRACK that leads to a table where everything is so easily controlled — it's TRACTABLE!
What are synonyms for “tractable”?
Common synonyms: manageable, obedient, docile.