Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:
IMPLACABLE
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Unyielding.
Word Analysis: Implacable
Meaning: The word implacable refers to someone or something that is unable to be appeased, placated, or significantly changed. It describes a person with unstoppable determination or an opinion/feeling (like hatred) that cannot be softened.
Unyielding (Synonym): This is the correct synonym. To be unyielding means to be stiff, firm, and refusing to give way under pressure. Both words describe a state of being "inflexible" or "relentless."
Meaning of other options:
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Soft: Having a texture or surface that is easy to compress, mold, or penetrate; not hard or firm to the touch.
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Flexible: Capable of bending easily without breaking; able to adapt readily to different situations or requirements.
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Gentle: Having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character; not harsh, violent, or severe.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.