Vocabulary

1.Stubborn(adjective): The girl was stubborn, and he knew there was no time for argument.

Synonyms:adamant,determined

Antonyms:flexible,irresolute

Example Sentence: As he stared at the stubborn face of Burton, his eyes hardened.

2.sterile(adjective): free from living germs or microorganisms

Synonyms: antiseptic ,arid

Antonyms:cheerful,contaminated

Example Sentence:We ‘ve found the dead and sterile remains of their civilization.

3.prudent(adjective): wise or judicious in practical affairs

Synonyms: vigilant,advisable

Antonyms: careless,expensive

Example Sentence:That sacrifice may also be aprudentaction,” observed Madeleine.

4.Obstinate(adjective): Not yielding readily to treatment, as a disease.

Synonyms: adamant,dogmatic

Antonyms:amenable,flexible

Example Sentence: The struggle in Congress over the Lecompton bill was obstinate.

5.Stalwart(adjective): strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust.

Synonyms: dependable,fearless

Antonyms: timid,undependable

Example Sentence: They were a stalwart people, versed in agriculture and working in metal.