GRE Word List
RECALCITRANT
obstinately defiant of authority or restraint
The meaning of the word recalcitrant is obstinately defiant of authority or restraint.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grimace | a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |
| retract | to draw back or in |
| coin | corner |
| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
| integrity | firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility |
| luxuriant | yielding abundantly : fertile |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |