GRE Word List
CONTUMACIOUS
stubbornly disobedient : rebellious
The meaning of the word contumacious is stubbornly disobedient : rebellious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| canny | clever |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| jocund | marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| olfactory | of or relating to the sense of smell |
| anemia | a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |