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obstinate

/ˈɒbstɪnət/

ob · sti · nate ˈɒb · stɪ · nət

English Definition

adj. stubborn persistent inflexible

中文释义

顽固的；固执的

Significado en Español

obstinado, terco

한국어 뜻

완고한, 고집 센

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

cứng đầu, bướng bỉnh

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

ob-(anti) + stin(stand) + ate → stubborn, unyielding.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the following sentence, choose the word that is the closest synonym to “obstinate”: Despite numerous attempts to persuade him, Mark remained obstinate in his decision to not attend the family reunion.

A flexible
B stubborn
C indecisive
D agreeable

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B — stubborn. “obstinate” means adj. stubborn persistent inflexible

Common questions about “obstinate”

What does “obstinate” mean?

obstinate — adj. stubborn persistent inflexible. In Chinese: 顽固的；固执的.

How do you pronounce “obstinate”?

obstinate is pronounced /ˈɒbstɪnət/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ob · sti · nate.

Is “obstinate” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. obstinate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “obstinate”?

ob-(anti) + stin(stand) + ate → stubborn, unyielding.

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obstinate

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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