Which sentence uses the underlined vocabulary word incorrectly?

A. Many parents practice punitive discipline while others believe in natural consequences.

B. The obstinacy doctor specializes in premature births.

C. The asperity of the fourth grade teacher was rumored throughout the school.

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Gerald Leonard

24 April, 00:50

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Miguel Powers · Answer 1

Guessing at what word the question is asking about here. I'd say B - obstinacy means being stubborn or inflexible, which doesn't apply here.

Which sentence uses the underlined vocabulary word incorrectly?A. Many parents practice punitive discipline while others believe in natural consequences.B. The obstinacy doctor specializes in premature births.C. The asperity of the fourth grade teacher was rumored throughout the school.