Question

Use this online dictionary to look up the word recalcitrant. Describe the word’s origin, the most common meaning of the word, two synonyms, and two antonyms.

Answer 1

Recalcitrant" comes from the Latin word "recalcitrare," which means "to be disobedient." The word "recalcitrant" means "stubbornly resistant." Two synonyms are "obstreperous" and "willful." Two antonyms are "compliant" and "obedient."

Answer 2

Latin

being resistant

hesitant, unwilling

willing ,unhesitant.