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refractoriness

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And he only gave way after Bartek's refractoriness also had been softened by unusual eloquence on Porankiewicz's part.

Pure clay base is also highly resistant to fire and therefore contributes to the refractoriness of the mass.

It cannot be doubted that a certain refractoriness to form is a typical feature of the Basque character.

Two stumbling-blocks were to be steered clear of:—the scruples of the Jewish converts, and the refractoriness of the Gentiles.

There was only one part of his progress in which Carefinotu showed refractoriness; that was in learning the English language.

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On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to refractoriness, such as: assertiveness, disorderliness, fractiousness, heedlessness, impetuousness, and imprudence.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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