SAT vocabulary
mulish
acting in a stubborn, sulky, or obstinately uncooperative manner
Example
"Despite repeated entreaties from his colleagues, the senator remained mulish and refused to compromise on the budget."
Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'mule', the sterile hybrid equine known proverbially for stubbornness.
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