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Gene93 Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary
persistent/obstinate refusal
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What is the difference between "His obstinate refusal/persistent refusal caused a lot of trouble."? Obstinate is usually quite negative, whereas persistent can have positive connotations.
What is the difference between "His obstinate refusal/persistent refusal caused a lot of trouble."? Obstinate is usually quite negative, whereas persistent can have positive connotations.
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I think you have answered your own question, Gene. 'Obstinate' is 'stubborn', while 'persistent' just means 'continuing'.
- I think you have answered your own question, Gene.
- 'Obstinate' is 'stubborn', while 'persistent' just means 'continuing'.
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I think you have answered your own question, Gene. 'Obstinate' is 'stubborn', while 'persistent' just means 'continuing'.
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