GRE Word List

CONTUMACIOUS

stubbornly disobedient : rebellious

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

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WordMeaning
caninea conical pointed tooth
comestibleedible
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
licensepermission to act
unregeneratenot regenerate
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued