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
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
dissensiondisagreement
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as