GRE Word List

CONTUMACIOUS

stubbornly disobedient : rebellious

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

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WordMeaning
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
trappingsoutward signs
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
quicksilvermercury
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
repelto drive back : repulse
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular