GRE Word List

CONTUMACIOUS

stubbornly disobedient : rebellious

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

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WordMeaning
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
migrantone that migrates: such as
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing