Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Choose the word similar in meaning to the word--Recalcitrant

Options:

Amenable

Compliant

Defiant

Rational

Correct Answer:

Defiant

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Defiant

  • Recalcitrant means stubbornly resistant to authority, difficult to control, disobedient.

  • Defiant means showing resistance or refusal to obey, which is the closest in meaning.

  • Amenable → willing to cooperate; opposite of recalcitrant.

  • Compliant → obedient, easily following rules; also opposite of recalcitrant.

  • Rational → based on logic;