Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to substitute the underlined word in the following sentence.
There was an interminable struggle from his part in his fight against cancer.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is otpion 4 i.e. intermittent.
Given Word: Interminable
Meaning: Endless or seeming to be endless; continuing for a very long time in a boring or annoying way.
Example: The meeting felt interminable and drained everyone’s energy.
Antonym: Intermittent
Meaning: Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
Example: The rain was intermittent throughout the day, coming and going in short bursts.
Meaning of the other words:
Overwhelming: Very great in amount; overpowering.
Inappropriate: Not suitable or proper in the circumstances.
Unsustainable: Not able to be maintained at the current rate or level.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.