Identify the items that are opposite in meaning to the word 'impeccable':
(A) imperfect
(B) infallible
(C) decadent
(D) faultless
(E) unerring
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (C) Only
Impeccable means without any fault, in keeping with the highest standards of work, behaviour or taste.
Example: The officer's conduct throughout his career was impeccable.
(A) imperfect — Opposite.
- Imperfect means having faults.
(B) infallible — Not opposite.
- Infallible means incapable of making mistakes.
- It is close to impeccable.
(C) decadent — Opposite.
- Decadent means morally declined, with low standards, the opposite of impeccable conduct.
(D) faultless — Not opposite.
- Faultless means without fault.
- It is a synonym.
(E) unerring — Not opposite.
- Unerring means always right or accurate.
- It is also close in meaning.
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