GRE Word List

CONTUMACIOUS

stubbornly disobedient : rebellious

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

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spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
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benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
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mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
pursea small bag for money
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food