Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or attitude.

Causing harm in a gradual or subtle way.

Present or found everywhere at the same time.

Unwilling to compromise or change one’s views.

Given to sudden and unpredictable changes in mood or behavior.

Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival.

To speak vaguely or avoid giving a direct answer.

To weaken or drain energy from.

Optimistic or confident, especially in difficult situations.

Careful and cautious before acting or speaking.

Proceeding in a gradual, hidden way but with harmful effects.

Using very few words; brief in speech.

Resistant to authority or control; difficult to manage.

Intended for or understood by only a small group of people with specialized knowledge.

Ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination.

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Term	Definition
Obdurate	Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or attitude.
Pernicious	Causing harm in a gradual or subtle way.
Ubiquitous	Present or found everywhere at the same time.
Intransigent	Unwilling to compromise or change one’s views.
Capricious	Given to sudden and unpredictable changes in mood or behavior.
Magnanimous	Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival.
Equivocate	To speak vaguely or avoid giving a direct answer.
Enervate	To weaken or drain energy from.
Sanguine	Optimistic or confident, especially in difficult situations.
Circumspect	Careful and cautious before acting or speaking.
Insidious	Proceeding in a gradual, hidden way but with harmful effects.
Laconic	Using very few words; brief in speech.
Recalcitrant	Resistant to authority or control; difficult to manage.
Esoteric	Intended for or understood by only a small group of people with specialized knowledge.
Prosaic	Ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination.

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