GRE Word List
CONTUMACIOUS
stubbornly disobedient : rebellious
The meaning of the word contumacious is stubbornly disobedient : rebellious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| subjective | of, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as |
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |