GRE Word List
CONTUMACIOUS
stubbornly disobedient : rebellious
The meaning of the word contumacious is stubbornly disobedient : rebellious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |