adamant
refusing to be persuaded; utterly unyielding
Word origin: From Greek adamas, untameable or unbreakable (a- not plus daman to tame).
Adamant in a sentence
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She was adamant that the deadline would not be extended.
The board was adamant that no exceptions to the safety protocol would be permitted, regardless of cost.
Using “adamant” well
Adamant conveys an absolute, unbendable refusal to change one's position. It is stronger than merely firm, suggesting a stance that no argument can soften.
More GRE words starting with A
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departing from what is normal or expected
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a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
to regard with strong disgust or hatred
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