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Find out a word which is nearest to the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.
RECALCITRANT

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Many vocabulary questions present three synonyms and one antonym.
If you notice that three options ('unruly', 'rebellious', 'obstinate') share the same core meaning of being stubborn, the odd one out ('obedient') is highly likely to be the correct answer.
Updated On: Jun 30, 2026
  • obedient
  • unruly
  • rebellious
  • obstinate
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understand the word.
Recalcitrant describes someone who is stubbornly uncooperative or resistant to authority - unruly, rebellious, obstinate.
Step 2: Identify the antonym.
The opposite of being resistant to authority is being cooperative and compliant.
Step 3: Confirm.
Unruly, rebellious, and obstinate are synonyms of recalcitrant. Obedient - willingly following rules and authority - is the clear antonym.
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