Even when faced with overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the conspiracist remained stubbornly ______, refusing to concede that his elaborate theories might be unfounded.

A malleable

B obdurate

C compliant

D intransigent

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The phrase 'stubbornly refusing to concede' describes an unyielding nature. Both 'obdurate' and 'intransigent' mean stubbornly unwilling to change one's opinion or course of action, fitting the context.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Even when faced with overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the conspiracist remained stubbornly ______, refusing to concede that his elaborate theories might be unfounded." is Option B: obdurate.

The other options — A) malleable, C) compliant, D) intransigent — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: The phrase 'stubbornly refusing to concede' describes an unyielding nature. Both 'obdurate' and 'intransigent' mean stubbornly unwilling to change one's opinion or course of action, fitting the conte…

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Even when faced with overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the conspiracist remained stubbornly ______, refusing to concede that his elaborate theories might be unfounded.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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