Choose the opposite of the underlined word from the given options:
Her impeccable style was applauded by the media.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → censurable
Impeccable means without any fault, perfect. The media praised her style because it was faultless. Its antonym is censurable.
Example: The hotel staff had impeccable manners.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) faultless | without any fault (it is a synonym of impeccable) | She gave a faultless performance. |
| (2) upright | honest and moral, or standing straight (it describes character and is not the opposite of faultless) | He is an upright officer who never takes bribes. |
| (3) censurable (answer) | deserving strong criticism or blame (what is beyond criticism and what deserves criticism are opposites) | His rude conduct in the meeting was censurable. |
| (4) colourful | full of bright colours, or lively and interesting (it has nothing to do with faults) | The market was full of colourful stalls. |
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