Meaning of the word defiant

[Mirko]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #673 "Using Adjectives (", question 10

He is not obedient or compliant. Most of the time, he is rather ......... at school.

(a) obedient
(b) defiant
(c) compliant

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #673 "Using Adjectives (", answer 10

He is not obedient or compliant. Most of the time, he is rather defiant at school.

Correct answer: (b) defiant
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meaning of the word defiant

Mirko

[Alan]

Hi Mirko.

'Defiant' comes from the verb 'defy' and means 'challenge'. In the test sentence it means that he always challenges the teacher and refuses to do as he's told.

Alan
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