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 |
|---|---|
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| foppish | foolish |
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |
| hermetic | of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d. |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |
| matriarch | a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state |