Contumacious GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/ˌkän-tü-‘mā-shəs/ (adj)
Definition
stubbornly rebellious and disobedient, resistant to authority, unruly, factious, insubordinate, seditious, defiant, mutinous, insurgent, intractable
Example
Eye contact goes a long way. When speaking, try your best to position yourself so that you can make eye contact with each of the children as you make an announcement or teach in the class. Doing so reinforces structure and routine, as students come to expect to have your attention while they give you theirs. When children are aware they’re being watched, they’re much less likely to misbehave. When you’re not teaching, be mindful of any “blindspots” in your classroom that make it difficult for you (but easy for unruly and contumacious children) to commit classroom crimes. This could be anything from a bookshelf to a row of cubbies. We want to trust our students to make the best choices when our attention isn’t 100% dedicated to them, but it’s also a good idea to lessen the temptation by creating an open space.
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Antonyms
submissive, docile, compliant, obedient
Parts of speech
Noun: contumacy
Noun: contumaciousness
Adverb: contumaciously
