intransigent
/ɪnˈtɹæn.sə.d͡ʒənt/
Group 7Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something GRE
Example in Context
The intransigent stance adopted by both parties made a negotiated settlement appear increasingly unlikely as the deadline approached.
Synonyms
stubborninflexibleunyielding
Etymology
Not able to come to an agreement — stubborn and unyielding.
- in- (Latin) — not
- transigere (Latin) — to come to an agreement
Memory Aid
🚫Sounds like “in transit”
A stubborn bus stuck IN TRANSIT, refusing to change routes or agree on a new destination — totally INTRANSIGENT!
Visual Association
🛑A traffic jam where all cars refuse to budge or change lanes, representing stubbornness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “intransigent” mean on the GRE?
intransigent (adjective) means “Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something”. The intransigent stance adopted by both parties made a negotiated settlement appear increasingly unlikely as the deadline approached.
How to remember “intransigent” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “intransigent” sounds like “in transit”. A stubborn bus stuck IN TRANSIT, refusing to change routes or agree on a new destination — totally INTRANSIGENT!
What are synonyms for “intransigent”?
Common synonyms: stubborn, inflexible, unyielding.