Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Adayi is a die-hard criminal?
A
hard to kill
B
hard to arrest
C
remorseless
D
relentless
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "die-hard" refers to someone who is stubbornly resistant to change or unyielding in their beliefs or actions. When used to describe a criminal, it means the person is unrepentant, refuses to change, and continues committing crimes without remorse.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11040)