Obdurate
[OB-der-iht]
Hint 1.
The Latin prefix ob- means “against” or “in the way of.” The Latin root dur means “hardened, lasting.”
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“Ignoring the warning signs and the pleading of his friends, Adam was obdurate and stayed the course he had mapped out for himself.”
What is the best definition of obdurate?
A.
Stubbornly persistent
B.
Enthusiastic and purposeful
C.
Risk-taking or thrill seeking
D.
Foolish and naive
Hint 1.
The Latin prefix ob- means “against” or “in the way of.” The Latin root dur means “hardened, lasting.”
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“Ignoring the warning signs and the pleading of his friends, Adam was obdurate and stayed the course he had mapped out for himself.”
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