INTRANSIGENCE (NOUN)
Meaning: refusal to change one’s views or to agree about something.
Synonyms: inflexibility, stubbornness, obstinacy
Usage: I can’t understand Rachel’s intransigence, considering that we have undeniable proof that her idea is incorrect.
AXIOMATIC(ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: self-evident or unquestionable.
Synonym: Understood, Given, Granted, self-evident
Antonym: Misunderstood, uncertain
Usage: The arithmetic principles are axiomatic in nature.
CONNIVANCE(NOUN) :
Meaning: Secretly involved in immoral or illegal activity.
Synonym: Involvement, assistance, conspiracy, intrigue
Antonym: Disapprobation, rejection, dislike
Usage: With the connivance of the government, the Indian army planned a surgical strike.
EPHEMERAL(ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: Lasting for short time
Synonyms: Temporary, Short-lived, transient.
Antonyms: long-lived, enduring, everlasting, eternal, perpetual.
Usage: time is ephemeral so don’t waste it.
ALTRUIST (NOUN)
Meaning: who make charitable donations
Synonyms:beneficent, benevolent, charitable, humanitarian, philanthropist, generous
Antonyms: self-centered, self-concerned, selfish.
Usage:Animals can have more altruistic behavior than humans.
MUNDANE (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: Found in the ordinary course of events
Synonyms: dime, stale, sober, humdrum, day-to-day
Antonyms: unusual, Exciting, extraordinary.
Usage: The list included many mundane, routine tasks.
QUIRK (NOUN)
Meaning: a strange habit
Synonyms: irregularity, trait
Antonyms: normality,
Usage: His biggest quirk is his love for old marbles.
VALIANT (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: possessing or showing courage or determination.
Synonyms: brave, fearless, courageous, valorous
Antonyms: cowardly, irresolute
Usage: Firemen are valiant individuals who put their lives on the line to save others.
SUCCOUR (NOUN)
Meaning: assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.
Synonyms: aid, assistance, support, ease
Usage: Even though Holly is painfully shy, she is never hesitant to offer succor to anyone who is in pain.
PANDER (VERB) :
Meaning: gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire or taste or a person with such a desire or taste). Synonyms: indulge, gratify, fulfill, humour
Antonyms: annoy, frustrate
Usage: Because Jim wants his son to value a dollar, he does not pander to his whims by giving him everything he wants.
