Question

language development: word study
identify the choice that best answers the question.
the word obstinate is derived from the latin prefix ob - and a word root meaning \stand.\ based on this information and your knowledge of the prefix ob -, choose the most likely meaning of the word obstinate in the following sentence.
becky was obstinate and refused to help her brother take out the trash.
a. stubborn, in a way that \stands against\
b. willing, in a way that \stands with\
c. rude, in a way that \stands inside\
d. independent, in a way that \stands apart\

Explanation:

The prefix "ob - " often means against. The word root means "stand". So "obstinate" would mean standing against (being stubborn). Also, in the sentence, Becky refused (which shows stubbornness).

Answer:

A. stubborn, in a way that "stands against"