Despite fierce cross-examination, the defendant remained completely ______ and refused to answer questions.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. recalcitrant
- Step 1: 'Recalcitrant' describes someone having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline. A recalcitrant witness defies the court's authority by refusing to provide testimony or comply with procedure. Answer: recalcitrant. Why not the others: "compliant with court" means readily yielding, submissive, and obeying formal rules or commands; "amenable to inquiry" means open and responsive to suggestion, easily persuaded, or cooperative; "tractable witness" means easily managed, influenced, or controlled by legal questioning.
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