Verbal Ability - Selecting Words - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Selecting Words - Section 1 (Q.No. 31)
Directions to Solve
Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
31.
He ...... in wearing the old fashioned coat in spite of his wife's disapproval.
Discussion:
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Suman said:
1 decade ago
Insist means (roughly) "to strongly claim something", in simple terms. Persist means (again roughly) "to not give up in an action".
So "persists" is correct answer
So "persists" is correct answer
Sahil Kapoor said:
1 decade ago
persists- To hold firmly and steadfastly to a purpose
"insists in" doesn't sount gud
answer is b
"insists in" doesn't sount gud
answer is b
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