GRE Word List
CONTUMACIOUS
stubbornly disobedient : rebellious
The meaning of the word contumacious is stubbornly disobedient : rebellious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |