Question

read the following sentence: \the obdurate judge refused to change his ruling despite the lawyers compelling arguments.\ based on context clues, what does \obdurate\ most likely mean?
a. fair and balanced
b. stubborn and unyielding
c. wise and thoughtful
d. quick and efficient

consider this sentence: \the nascent technology company was still developing its products, hiring its first employees, and setting up its initial office space.\ using context clues, what does
ascent\ most likely mean?
a. successful and profitable
b. large and established
c. new and developing
d. struggling and failing

Explanation:

For the first sentence, the judge refused to change his ruling despite compelling arguments, indicating stubbornness. For the second sentence, the company is developing products, hiring first - employees and setting up initial office space, which implies it is new and in the development stage.

Answer:

1. B. Stubborn and unyielding
2. C. New and developing