contumacious
Day 39Level 3kahn-tuh-MAY-shuhs
rebellious
lacking respect for authority ; rebellious
Part of Speech: verb
Synonyms:
disobedient, headstrong, intransigent
Antonyms:
obedient, willing
Example Sentence:
Nathan has been charged with breaching the code of conduct, for his contumacious behavior.
Related Words
aggregate
Day 39total
ag-ri-geyt
amounting to a whole; total
ambrosia
Day 39something delicious
am-BROH-zhuh
food of the Gods; something delicious
arabesque
Day 39complex design
ar-uh-BESK
a complex, ornate design that consists of intertwined curves ; a pose in ballet
arbitrator
Day 39mediator
AHR-bi-trey-ter
mediator; person appointed to judge a dispute
archaic
Day 39outdated
ahr-KAY-ihk
ancient and outdated
arrant
Day 39unmitigated
AR-unt
unmitigated, utter, bare-faced