Multiple choice

Directions: Select the most appropriate filler(s) for the blank(s) such that the sentence makes coherent sense.

The Prime Ministers of two countries did not reach any argument at the summit because of their ________ attitude.

  1. erudite

  2. obdurate

  3. obsequious

  4. nefarious

  5. archaic

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Prime Ministers could not reach any argument because of their stubborn nature. 'Obdurate' in (2) means not giving in readily; stubborn; obstinate; it fits our prediction and forms the answer. Hence, (2) is the answer. Erudite - learned, scholarly Obsequious - docile, submissive Nefarious - very wicked, evil. 

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