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Craft and StructureHardWord for being resistant to persuasion

Craft and Structure practice question

The old miller was ____ on the question of the wheel: three engineers told him it would turn faster if the sluice were widened, and three engineers were shown the gate.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

  1. A. immovableCorrect
  2. B. persuadable
  3. C. curious
  4. D. grateful

Answer: A. immovable

Three engineers shown the gate: immovable.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. persuadable
The opposite.
C. curious
He did not want to hear it.
D. grateful
He sent them away.

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