GRE Word List

CONTUMACIOUS

stubbornly disobedient : rebellious

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

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WordMeaning
rationa food allowance for one day
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
parleyto speak with another : confer
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
wontaccustomed
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity