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
The word "impeccable" means flawless, perfect, or without any mistakes. So, we need to find words that mean the opposite (having flaws, mistakes, or moral decay).
(A) Imperfect → Opposite of impeccable because it means flawed or not perfect.
(C) Decadent → Opposite of impeccable because it means morally corrupt, deteriorating, or lacking virtue.
(B) Infallible → Similar to impeccable because it means incapable of making mistakes.
(D) Faultless → Similar to impeccable because it means without any faults or errors.
(E) Unerring → Similar to impeccable because it means always accurate or making no mistakes.
Thus, the correct opposite words are (A) Imperfect and (C) Decadent.