GRE Word List

CONTUMACIOUS

stubbornly disobedient : rebellious

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

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WordMeaning
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
compartmenta separate division or section
parleyto speak with another : confer
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer