Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her.
A
intelligent but arrogant
B
unyielding and obdurate
C
secure and odious
D
hardworking and intelligent
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this context, the words "willful" and "obstinate" describe a daughter who is stubborn and resistant to change. Therefore "unyielding and obdurate" is nearest in meaning to this. "Unyielding" means not giving way to pressure and "obdurate" means stubbornly unwilling to change one's opinion or course of action.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11360)