Directions: Read the following five sentences, each containing a word highlighted in bold. Determine which sentence(s) correctly use(s) its highlighted word and mark it as your answer.

A. His asinine remarks offended many at the conference.
B. The billionaire led an ascetic life, indulging in every luxury.
C. The suspect remained obdurate even when confronted with evidence.
D. The affinity between the two candidates was evident as they fought over every issue.
E. The report’s veracity was questioned after discrepancies emerged.