Recalcitrant (Adj)
The recalcitrant calculator refused to work.

Meaning:
Marked by stubborn resistance to and defiance of authority or guidance.

Syn:
Unruly
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Is it stationary or stationery?

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If it’s standing still, it’s stationary. The paper you use to write a letter is stationery.
It’s easy to remember when to use which spelling by making the “e” in stationery stand for envelope.
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