GRE Word List
CONTUMACIOUS
stubbornly disobedient : rebellious
The meaning of the word contumacious is stubbornly disobedient : rebellious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| squash | to press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush |
| vulture | any of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion |
| flowery | of, relating to, or resembling flowers |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| expeditious | marked by or acting with prompt efficiency |
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |