Select the most appropriate word from the given options that has a similar meaning to the word: BRITTLE.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Fragile
Brittle means hard but easily broken or cracked. Its synonym is fragile.
Example: The old plastic chair had become brittle in the sun.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Fragile (answer) | easily broken or damaged (both words describe something that breaks easily) | Pack the glasses carefully, as they are fragile. |
| (2) Tangy | having a sharp, strong taste or smell (it describes flavour, not strength) | The lemon pickle had a tangy flavour. |
| (3) Flexible | able to bend easily without breaking (the opposite of brittle) | Rubber is a flexible material. |
| (4) Radiant | shining brightly, or showing great happiness | The bride looked radiant on her wedding day. |
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