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Intransigent GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/ɪnˈtræn.zɪ.dʒənt/ (adj)
Definition
refusing to change one’s mind or be persuaded, obdurate, impeccable, rigid, inflexible, unyielding, unbending, adamant, uncooperative, implacable, inexorable, uncompromising, unrelenting, resolute, obstinate, single-minded, stubborn, intractable
Example
If you have a stubborn person in your life, who is intransigent on some special ideas, consider yourself lucky. Stubborn people can be annoying, stressful and drive you crazy. Your stubborn person could be the person who sits next to you at work. Once you learn how to work with him (not against him), you will be shocked to discover how strong, smart and clever you are.
Antonyms
flexible, liberal
Parts of speech
Noun: intransigence
Adverb: intransigently
