Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
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His persuasive tone was able to tackle the boy whom other teachers had found ____.
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- peripatetic
- obdurate
- tenacious
- squeamish
- peripatetic
Correct Option: B
obdurate (Adj:) : refusing to change your mind or your actions in any way; stubborn
peripatetic (Adj:) : going from place to place (in order to work)
tenacious (Adj) : that does not stop holding something or give up something easily; determined
persuasive (Adj) : able to make somebody believe something or do something
Here, obdurate is the right usage.
