Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the following sentence with its ANTONYM.
The moment our English Instructor said the final paper is going to be tough, it was music to my ears!
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. resolvable.
Given word: Tough
Meaning: Difficult, hard to deal with or endure
Example: That was a tough question in the exam.
Antonym: Resolvable
Meaning: Capable of being solved or dealt with easily
Example: Thankfully, the problem was resolvable with a little discussion.
Meaning of the other words:
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Durable: Able to last a long time without damage (not related to difficulty)
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Unpredictable: Not able to be predicted or expected
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Peculiar: Strange or unusual
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.