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Which of the following best describes 'obdurate'?
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A
Stubbornly refusing to change opinion
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B
Quick to forgive and forget
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C
Open to compromise and negotiation
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D
Eager to adapt to new ideas
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Stubbornly refusing to change opinion
B
Quick to forgive and forget
C
Open to compromise and negotiation
D
Eager to adapt to new ideas
Obdurate refers to someone who is stubbornly refusing to change their opinion or course of action, often showing a rigid adherence to their own beliefs even in the face of reasoned argument or persuasion. This term highlights an inflexible and unyielding nature that resists compromise.
- A. Stubbornly refusing to change opinion is correct because it directly captures the essence of obduracy—rigidity and resistance to influence or change.
- B. Quick to forgive and forget implies flexibility, openness, and a willingness to move past disagreements, which is the opposite of obdurate behavior.
- C. Open to compromise and negotiation emphasizes adaptability and willingness to reach agreement, contrasting sharply with the stubbornness implied by obduracy.
- D. Eager to adapt to new ideas suggests receptiveness and flexibility, which again is contrary to the rigid and unyielding nature described by obdurate.
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