Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Hard but liable to be easily broken
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Brittle.
Correct Word: Brittle
Meaning: Hard but likely to break or shatter easily.
Example: The glass vase was brittle and cracked with a light tap.
Meaning of the other options:
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Stagnant: Not flowing or moving; dull or inactive.
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Fragmentary: Made up of incomplete or disconnected parts.
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Rudiment: The basic or beginning stage of something; an undeveloped part or skill.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.