Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word:

OBSTINATE

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  1. Clever 
  2. Pretty
  3. Silly 
  4. Stubborn

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Option 4 : Stubborn
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The correct answer is 'Stubborn'

Key Points  

  • The word 'Obstinate' means refusing to change your opinions, way of behaving, etc. when other people try to persuade you to.
  • ('Obstinate'  शब्द का अर्थ है दूसरों के लाख कहने पर भी, अपनी बात से न हटने वाला व्यक्ति; हठी, दुराग्रही​।) 
    • Example: He can be very obstinate at times.
  • Let us see the meanings of the given options:
    • Clever: able to learn, understand or do something quickly and easily; intelligent. (चतुर, सयाना; बुद्धिमान)
    • Pretty: attractive and pleasant to look at or hear. (दिखने या सुनने में अच्‍छा और आकर्षक)
    • Silly: not showing thought or understanding; foolish. (नासमझ, नासमझी भरा; बेवक़ूफ़, बेवक़ूफ़ी भरा)
    • Stubborn: not wanting to do what other people want you to do; refusing to change your plans or decisions. (दूसरों की बात न मानने वाला हठी, ज़िद्दी; अपनी (बातों, योजनाओं और फ़ैसलों) पर अड़ने वाला; अड़ियल)
  • From the meanings of the given words, we can say that the word 'Stubbornis the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word 'obstinate.'
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