Official Answer : D,F

The word “despite” is a detour road sign that indicates a change from one part of the sentence to the next part of the sentence. The sous chef has failed repeatedly, yet is still trying to perfect the dish. What kind of word describes such a person: Something like determined, or stubborn? Let’s make a prediction to complete the second clause: “The determined sous chef at last perfected the dish.”Review the answer choices to find two words that mean “determined.” Choice (A) oblivious means “unaware,” and (C) negligent means “neglectful” or “careless.” While (A) and (C) do have similar meanings, they don’t fit the logic of the sentence. The sous chef is working to perfect her dish, despite the failures, not because she is unaware of the failures. The word submissive, Choice (E), which means “humbly obedient,” can also be eliminated because it does not follow the logic of the sentence. It is despite admonishment from the restaurant owner that the sous chef perfects the dish, not because of it.Choice (B) cordial, which means “friendly,” doesn’t make sense in context. Choices (D) resolute and (F) tenacious mean “determined.” These words match our prediction and correctly complete the sentence.