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SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL - 16 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q25

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: INTRANSIGENT

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Stubborn.

Given word: Intransigent

Meaning: Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something. It describes someone who is completely uncompromising.

Example: Despite the evidence presented, the board remained intransigent in its refusal to increase the research budget.

Meaning of the words:

  • Willing: Ready, eager, or prepared to do something. (Antonym)

  • Compliant: Disposed to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree. (Antonym)

  • Stubborn: Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so. (Synonym)

  • Submissive: Ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive. (Antonym)

Hence, the chosen option is correct.