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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WordMeaning
prongfork
purveyorone that purveys
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
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accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
passiveacted upon by an external agency
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
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