In the question below, thereis a word given in bold which is followedby five options. In each of the options, apair of words is given which is either thepair of synonyms or antonyms orsynonym & antonym of the word givenin bold. Choose that pair as youranswer. Recalcitrant

In the question below, thereis a word given in bold which is followedby five options. In each of the options, apair of words is given which is either thepair of synonyms or antonyms orsynonym & antonym of the word givenin bold. Choose that pair as youranswer. Recalcitrant Correct Answer Amenable, Docile

The meanings of the given words are as follows:Recalcitrant: having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or disciplinePeculiar: different to what is normal orexpected; strange Convivial: (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyableAmenable: open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlledDocile: ready to accept control or instruction; submissiveTaciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying littleWithering: intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornfulVoluble: (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantlyTurgid: swollen and distended or congestedPendulous: hanging down looselyJocular: fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playfulTherefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘amenable, docile’ forms an antonym- antonym pair of ‘recalcitrant’.

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