GRE Word List

CONTUMACIOUS

stubbornly disobedient : rebellious

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

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WordMeaning
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment