GRE Word List
CONTUMACIOUS
stubbornly disobedient : rebellious
The meaning of the word contumacious is stubbornly disobedient : rebellious.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
| motility | the quality or state of being motile : capability of movement |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |