Word of the Day: Obstreperous


Obstreperous:  ab-STREP-ar-as

Part of speech:  adjective

Origin:  Latin, 17th century

1.  Rowdy, rambunctious, and noisy

2.  Stubborn, uncooperative, or difficult to control

Examples used in a sentence:

1.  School recess is full of obstreperous children running out of their energy before settling back in class.

2.  The obstreperous bulldog was in need of obedience classes, because he wouldn’t pay attention to anyone.

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