Question
Choose the alternative which is closest to the opposite
in meaning of the bold word in the sentence. The diplomat’s obdurate stance on the issue led to a deadlock in negotiations.Solution
"Obdurate" means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. The opposite would be "Malleable," which means easily influenced or adaptable.The correct answer is (1) Malleable.
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