GRE Word List

CONTUMACIOUS

stubbornly disobedient : rebellious

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

Random words

WordMeaning
reparteea quick and witty reply
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
carriondead and putrefying flesh
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
yena strong desire or propensity
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion