GRE Word List
CONTUMACIOUS
stubbornly disobedient : rebellious
The meaning of the word contumacious is stubbornly disobedient : rebellious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| obese | having excessive body fat |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| limpid | marked by transparency (see transparent |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |