GRE Word List

CONTUMACIOUS

stubbornly disobedient : rebellious

The meaning of the word contumacious is stubbornly disobedient : rebellious.

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pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
sustainto give support or relief to
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elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
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hauntto visit often : frequent
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise