Choose the correct synonym for the following word.
PERTINACIOUS
Choose the correct synonym for the following word.
PERTINACIOUS
The correct option is D Determined
The word “pertinacious” means “holding firmly to an
opinion or a course of action.” For example: "he
worked with a pertinacious resistance to interruptions"
Option C: “Determined” means “having made a firm decision and being resolved
not to change it"
This is closest to the meaning of "pertinacious".
Hence, this is the correct option.
Option A: “Defensive” means “used or intended to defend or protect” This is a completely
different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option B: “Humble” means “having or showing a modest or low estimate of
one's importance”
This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option D: “Delicate” means “very fine in texture or structure; of intricate
workmanship or quality” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is
incorrect.
The word “pertinacious” means “holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action.” For example: "he worked with a pertinacious resistance to interruptions"
Option C: “Determined” means “having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it" This is closest to the meaning of "pertinacious". Hence, this is the correct option.
Option A: “Defensive” means “used or intended to defend or protect” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option B: “Humble” means “having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option D: “Delicate” means “very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
