GRE Vocabulary

GRE Word: Recalcitrant - Meaning, Synonyms and Example

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recalcitrant (adjective)

Meaning

Recalcitrant: resisting authority.

Synonyms

defiant, unruly

Example Sentence

A recalcitrant pupil.

Memory Tip

Make a flashcard: write recalcitrant on one side and the meaning with your own sentence on the other. Review it three times this week.