When & Where: I heard the word intransigence while I was watching a Democracy Now! broadcast on Friday, September 7. Michael Eric Dyson, professor of Sociology, used it during a conversation about U.S. politics. He specifically used the word to describe Republicans in congress.
Definition: Intransigence, as defined by dictionary.com, is a noun meaning the state or quality of being intransigent, or refusing to compromise or agree; inflexibility.
Level of Familiarity: I've never seen or heard this word before. I wasn't at all sure how to figure out what it meant based on the word alone, so I had to use the context of the conversation to understand it. I knew it had something to do with Congress not cooperating with President Obama, so I thought it might have something to do with inflexibility.
Reflective Commentary: I don't know how often this word is used, even in political discourse. It might be useful if I am ever in a position to critique members of Congress or even just someone with whom I can't reach a compromise. Honestly, I would probably just say "inflexible."
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