Select the word that has the same meaning (SYNONYM) as the underlined word in the given sentence.
The town, where Haruki lived, stood in imminent danger of tidal waves.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Impending
Given word: Imminent
Meaning: About to happen very soon; likely to occur at any moment.
Example: Dark clouds showed that a storm was imminent.
Synonym: Impending
Meaning: Something that is approaching or likely to happen soon.
Example: The soldiers prepared for the impending attack.
Meaning of the other words:
- Prominent – important, famous, or easily noticeable
- Immaculate – perfectly clean or spotless
- Eminent – famous and respected in a particular field
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.