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question 23
though related to horses, zebras are more recalcitrant than their domesticated cousins. their propensity for kicking and biting helps them elude dangerous natural predators, including lions and hyenas. such unruly behavior has also made them extremely hard to capture and tame.
what is the meaning of the word recalcitrant as used in the passage?
powerful or athletic
obstinate or rebellious
gentle and kind
dangerous or harmful
question 24
read the passage. then, select the synonym from the passage of the word in bold.
although the silver carp was originally imported into the united states in 1973 to help with plankton control

Explanation:

The passage describes zebras as having a propensity for kicking and biting, being hard - to - capture and tame. This implies they are unruly. "Recalcitrant" means obstinate or rebellious. The context clues in the passage support this meaning.

Answer:

B. obstinate or rebellious