There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
DEFIANT
defiant, noncompliant
(adjective) boldly resisting authority or an opposing force; “brought up to be aggressive and defiant”; “a defiant attitude”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
defiant (comparative more defiant, superlative most defiant)
Defying.
Boldly resisting opposition.
Synonyms
• dareful
• rebellious
Antonyms
• docile, obedient, submissive
• dominant
Noun
defiant (plural defiants)
One who defies opposition.
Anagrams
• fainted
Source: Wiktionary
De*fi"ant, a. Etym: [Cf. F. défiant, p. pr. of défier. See Defy.]
Definition: Full of defiance; bold; insolent; as, a defiant spirit or act. In attitude stern and defiant. Longfellow.
– De*fi"ant*ly, adv.
– De*fi"ant*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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