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 |
|---|---|
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
| compulsory | mandatory |
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| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |
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| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
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| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
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