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“Intransigent” describes a refusal to compromise or change one’s position. The context—“stalled progress for weeks”—implies rigidity, making “unyielding” (B) the best choice. “Conscientious” (A) refers to diligence or carefulness, which might aid progress rather than stall it. “Magnanimous” (C) indicates generosity or nobility in forgiving; magnanimity would more likely facilitate agreement. “Cautious” (D) means careful or risk-averse, which could slow talks but does not capture the obstinate refusal conveyed by “intransigent.” On Nelson–Denny–style vocabulary items, align the emotional and causal logic of the sentence with the answer. A rigid stance plausibly halts negotiations; therefore, search for a synonym encoding obstinacy (adamant, unbending, implacable). Morphology can help: the prefix “in-” often negates, while “transig-” relates to compromise (as in “transaction”). Thus “in-transigent” literally suggests “not compromising.” This blend of context, logic, and morphology is a reliable approach under time pressure.