GRE Word List

CONTUMACIOUS

stubbornly disobedient : rebellious

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

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WordMeaning
limnto draw or paint on a surface
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift