Vocab Builder #31

1. Intransigent
Definition: Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Synonyms: Uncompromising, unyielding, resolute.
Antonyms: Flexible, yielding, accommodating.
Example: The union's intransigent stance on the contract terms led to prolonged negotiations.

2. Laconic
Definition: Using very few words.
Synonyms: Concise, terse, succinct.
Antonyms: Verbose, loquacious, wordy.
Example: His laconic reply to her lengthy explanation was simply, "I understand."

3. Mellifluous
Definition: (of a voice or words) Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Synonyms: Melodious, harmonious, dulcet.
Antonyms: Harsh, grating, discordant.
Example: The mellifluous sound of the violin captivated the audience.

4. Quixotic
Definition: Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
Synonyms: Idealistic, visionary, impractical.
Antonyms: Realistic, practical, pragmatic.
Example: His quixotic quest to find the perfect job led him to turn down several good offers.

5. Sycophantic
Definition: Behaving or done in an obsequious way in order to gain advantage.
Synonyms: Obsequious, servile, fawning.
Antonyms: Sincere, genuine, straightforward.
Example: His sycophantic behavior towards his boss made his colleagues wary of him.