Obdurate

Sentence: The obdurate man did not give money to the hungry child.

Definition: Unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding.

Pronunciation:ob-doo-rit

Part of Speech: Adjective

Nostalgic

Sentence: I became nostalgic when I saw my former boyfriend with a new girl.

Definition: Experiencing or exhibiting nostalgia, a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation.

Pronunciation:no-stal-jiknuh‐

Part of Speech: Adjective

Exhortatory

Sentence: The exhortatory teacher was right after all; I should have listened to her.

Definition: Serving or intended to exhort.

Pronunciation:ig-zawr-tuh-tiv

Part of Speech: Adjective

Zealous

Sentence: Abigail was a zealous student because she loved school.

Definition: Full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.

Pronunciation:zel-uhs

Part of Speech: Adjective

Penitent

Sentence: As they looked over the casket the penitent mourners began to cry.

Definition:  Feeling or expressing sorrow for sin or wrongdoing and disposed to atonement and amendment; repentant; contrite.

Pronunciation:pen-i-tuhnt

Part of Speech: Adjective