GRE Word List

CONTUMACIOUS

stubbornly disobedient : rebellious

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

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WordMeaning
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
licensepermission to act
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
frolicfull of fun : merry
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby