Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Imminent

Impending

The most appropriate synonym of the given word Imminent is Impending.

• Imminent means about to happen; happening soon.
• Impending means likely to happen soon; threatening.

The two words are similar in that they both suggest the idea of something that is about to happen. However, the word imminent has a more general meaning, while the word impending has a more specific meaning that is focused on something that is threatening or dangerous.

In the sentence "The storm is imminent," the speaker is not just saying that the storm is about to happen, but that the storm is also likely to be dangerous. Therefore, the word "impending" is the most appropriate synonym for the word "imminent" in this context.

The other words on the list are not as appropriate synonyms for imminent. The word unyielding means not giving in or changing. The word ignorant means lacking knowledge or awareness. The word distant means far away in time or space. These words do not convey the same sense of something that is about to happen as the word imminent.