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  • In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer. Recalcitrant


  • Options
  • A. Peculiar, Convivial
  • B. Amenable, Docile
  • C. Taciturn, Withering
  • D. Voluble, Turgid

  • Correct Answer
  • Amenable, Docile 

    Explanation

    The meanings of the given words are as follows:
    Recalcitrant: having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline
    Peculiar: different to what is normal or
    expected; strange Convivial: (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable
    Amenable: open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
    Docile: ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
    Taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
    Withering: intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful
    Voluble: (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly
    Turgid: swollen and distended or congested
    Pendulous: hanging down loosely
    Jocular: fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
    Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ?amenable, docile? forms an antonym- antonym pair of ?recalcitrant?.

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