GRE Word List
CONTUMACIOUS
stubbornly disobedient : rebellious
The meaning of the word contumacious is stubbornly disobedient : rebellious.
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| indenture | a document or a section of a document that is indented |
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| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| ambience | a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
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