adjective · Hard SAT word

    Refractory

    stubborn; lining consisting of material with a high melting point

    Refractory in a sentence

    The refractory patient refused all recommended medical treatments.

    Synonyms for refractory

    • stubborn
    • resistant
    • defiant

    Antonyms for refractory

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