Which word means 'Narrow-minded'?

• A. Behoove
• B. Parochial
• C. Sinuous
• D. Aphasia

Answer: (B)

Narrow-minded means having a limited or provincial outlook, not open to new ideas or broader perspectives. Parochial captures that sense precisely: it describes attitudes that are restricted to a local or small-scale view and may dismiss wider, outside viewpoints. The word traces back to parish life, but in everyday use it conveys a closed, local focus—thinking only about one’s own area and concerns.

For example, a parochial mindset might resist reforms that benefit people beyond their town, showing a reluctance to consider broader issues. The other terms don’t fit: Behoove means to be necessary or proper for someone; sinuous means winding or curvy; aphasia is a language disorder. Hence, parochial is the best match for “Narrow-minded.”