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Question

Select the most appropriate word for the black space:
He _____ in wearing the old-fashioned coat in spite of his wife's disapproval.

A
Insists
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Persists
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Desists
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Resists
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Solution

The correct option is B Persists
Since the sentence implies the continuation of a physical action despite opposition, Option B is correct. The rest of the options refer to verbal resistance, hence incorrect.

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