Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Obstinate
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Stubborn.
"Obstinate" means being stubbornly unwilling to change one's opinion or behavior, even when persuaded by reasoning or evidence. "Stubborn" perfectly captures this quality of being inflexible or unyielding.
The other options don't fit:
Obedient means willing to comply.
Adaptive means able to adjust to new conditions.
Submissive means easily yielding to others.