Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the defendant remained _____ in his denial, refusing to admit any wrongdoing.

A amenable

B pliant

C obdurate

D docile

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. The defendant's persistent denial despite evidence exemplifies obdurate behavior. The other options suggest willingness to comply or be persuaded.

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The correct answer to the question "Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the defendant remained _____ in his denial, refusing to admit any wrongdoing." is Option C: obdurate.

The other options — A) amenable, B) pliant, D) docile — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. The defendant's persistent denial despite evidence exemplifies obdurate behavior. The other options suggest willingness…

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Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the defendant remained _____ in his denial, refusing to admit any wrongdoing.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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