Refractory and Respectful

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Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Usage example: refractory players will be ejected from the game

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Respectful is an antonym for refractory.

Respectful adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

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Refractory is an antonym for respectful.

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