Choose the one word that can replace the underlined words.
During the strike, some employees showed open refusal to obey orders.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Defiance
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Dissent | holding or stating a different opinion (a person can disagree and still obey the order) | Two members wrote a note of dissent against the new plan. |
| (2) Reluctance | not wanting to do something (a reluctant worker may still do the work in the end) | Rohan agreed to sing, but with some reluctance. |
| (3) Defiance (answer) | open refusal to obey a person or a rule | In defiance of the ban, the shopkeepers kept their shops open. |
| (4) Apathy | a lack of interest or feeling | The low turnout showed the voters’ apathy. |