In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A person who is firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.

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In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A person who is firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.

Asked on 2019-07-17 00:30:21 by Guest | Votes 0 | Views: 61 | Tags: one word substitution | english comprehension | Add Bounty

In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A person who is firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.

1). Obstinate
2). Cult
3). Consensus
4). Hoochie

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Answered by Guest on 2019-07-17 01:50:35 | Votes 3 | #

Correct option - 1

Let's find out the meaning of following words :-

Obstinate - Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to influence one to do so.

Cult - Sect; religious group.

Consensus - A general agreement.

Hoochie - A young woman who has many casual sexual partners or who dresses or behaves in a sexually provocative way.

Here, word 'obstinate' is the best substitute of the given phrase.

Thus, option 1 i.e. obstinate is the correct answer.

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