The correct answer is Option (2) → acquiescence
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Defiance (Noun) means open resistance; bold disobedience. It is the act of refusing to obey.
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Acquiescence (Noun) means the reluctant acceptance of something without protest. It is the act of agreeing or giving in.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect
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Recalcitrance (Noun) means having an uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline; defiance. This is a synonym.
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Impudence (Noun) means the quality of being extremely bold or disrespectful; impertinence. This is related to the negative connotation of defiance, but not a synonym.
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Stubborn (Adjective) means having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position. The corresponding noun, Stubbornness, is closely related to defiance, but acquiescence is the most precise opposite.
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