recalcitrant

Day 31Level 2

ri-KAL-suh-trunt

defiant of authority

unwilling to obey rules; difficult to control

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

disobedient, uncontrollable, obstinate

Antonyms:

obedient, amenable

Example Sentence:

The University suspended the most recalcitrant demonstrators.

Related Words

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aab-SKAHND

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ANG-gwish

acute pain or suffering

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uh-PEEZ

to bring to a state of peace or calm; pacify

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friendly and teasing remarks

roundabout

suhr-kuhm-loh-KYOO-shuhn

roundabout, lengthy way of saying something

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kon-uh-TEY-shuhn

implication, association