GRE Word List

CONTUMACIOUS

stubbornly disobedient : rebellious

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

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WordMeaning
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
ensconceshelter
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it