Mulish
mediumMYOO-lish
adjective
Definition
Resembling or characteristic of a mule; stubborn
Examples
“His mulish refusal to compromise frustrated his colleagues.”
“The mulish child refused to eat her vegetables.”
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GRE Tip
Mulish is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "obstinate" or "stubborn" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "compliant".
Related GRE Words
pigheaded
Stupidly obstinate
obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
refractory
Stubborn or unmanageable; resistant to treatment
intransigent
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or agree; uncompromising
recalcitrant
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude
gregarious
Fond of company; sociable
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