Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence:
During negotiation, the managing director remains obdurate.
A. Adamant
B. Tough
C. Co-operative
D. Flexible

Answer 1

Hint:Synonyms are the words that have the same or similar meaning and to avoid repetition synonyms are used. For example, the synonym of happiness is content and joyful.
We must find the meaning of Baffle and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense.

Complete answer:
Obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. For example, "I argued this point with him, but he was obdurate".

Option A) Adamant – This is the correct option because adamant means refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. This word is similar to the meaning of word obdurate.

Option B) Tough – This is not the correct option because tough means strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling. This word is not related to obdurate. Hence option B is incorrect.

Option C) Co-operative - This is not the correct option because co- operative means involving mutual assistance in working towards a common goal. This word is not related to obdurate. Hence option C is incorrect.

Option D) Flexible - This is not the correct option because Flexible means able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances This word is not related to obdurate. Hence option D is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘A’.

Note:Keep in mind to read the question correctly and do not mark the antonym instead of synonym. Antonyms are opposite in meanings. An antonym of obdurate is amenable. All the options are plausible distractions so one must carefully understand the meaning of all options.