GRE Word List

CONTUMACIOUS

stubbornly disobedient : rebellious

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

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WordMeaning
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
credencemental acceptance as true or real
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
demurto take exception : object