Vocab Builder #20

1. Arduous - Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Synonyms: Difficult, strenuous, laborious.
Antonyms: Easy, effortless, simple.

Example: Climbing the mountain was an arduous task that took all day.

2. Cacophonous - Having a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Synonyms: Dissonant, jarring, noisy.
Antonyms: Harmonious, melodious, pleasant.

Example: The cacophonous sound of the traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.

3. Disseminate - Spread or disperse (something, especially information) widely.
Synonyms: Distribute, broadcast, propagate.
Antonyms: Conceal, suppress, withhold.

Example: The organization works to disseminate information about the importance of environmental conservation.

4. Garrulous - Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
Synonyms: Talkative, loquacious, verbose.
Antonyms: Taciturn, reticent, concise.

Example: The garrulous host kept the guests entertained with endless anecdotes.

5. Intransigent - Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Synonyms: Uncompromising, stubborn, obstinate.
Antonyms: Flexible, compliant, yielding.

Example: Despite numerous discussions, the parties remained intransigent on their positions.