The athlete's insistence on self-discipline had become_______; rarely, it seemed, did he allow himself even a minor indulgence.

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If the athlete allowed himself even a minor indulgence (meaning a minor diversion, such as having a drink or seeing a movie etc.) only rarely, his insistence on self-discipline must have been very severe. Among the given choices, it is the word obsessive, meaning persistence with a single idea that will give this meaning. So, B is the answer.

The Athlete's Insistence on Self-Discipline Had Become_______; Rarely, It Seemed