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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remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
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exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
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volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
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premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning