obstinacy
/ˈɒbstɪnəsi/
ob · sti · na · cy
ˈɒb · stɪ · nə · si
English Definition
n. stubbornness
Significado en Español
obstinación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự ngoan cố
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “obstinacy”:
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A
stubbornness
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B
flexibility
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C
compliance
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D
obedience
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A — stubbornness.
“obstinacy” means n. stubbornness
Common questions about “obstinacy”
What does “obstinacy” mean?
obstinacy — n. stubbornness. In Chinese: 固执.
How do you pronounce “obstinacy”?
obstinacy is pronounced /ˈɒbstɪnəsi/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ob · sti · na · cy.
Is “obstinacy” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. obstinacy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
