GRE Word List
CONTUMACIOUS
stubbornly disobedient : rebellious
The meaning of the word contumacious is stubbornly disobedient : rebellious.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recess | the action of receding : recession |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
| unsavory | insipid |
| freebooter | pirate |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| unassuming | not assuming : modest |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| fodder | something fed to domestic animals |
| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |