Wednesday, October 3, 2012

fractious -- Lucie

frac·tious (frkshs)
adj.
1. Inclined to make trouble; unruly.
2. Having a peevish nature; cranky.

[From fraction, discord (obsolete).]

fractious·ly adv.
fractious·ness n.

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Lucie is no fractious child: she gets along well with children and adults.

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