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Recalcitrant

/rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/
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(adj) Marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.

He's a recalcitrant boy.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ student refused to complete any assignments despite repeated warnings from the teacher.

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