Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
All human beings are fallible
Fallible Antonym Explained
The question asks us to find the word that has the opposite meaning to the underlined word 'fallible' in the given sentence: "All human beings are fallible".
Understanding 'Fallible'
'Fallible' means likely to make mistakes, be wrong, or be imperfect. It describes something or someone that is not perfect and can err.
Analyzing the Options
Let's look at the meaning of each option provided:
- frail: This means weak or delicate. While humans can be frail, it's not the direct opposite of being prone to error.
- erring: This means making mistakes or being wrong. This is actually a synonym for 'fallible', not its opposite.
- mortal: This means subject to death. All human beings are mortal, but this describes a different aspect than imperfection or error. It's not the opposite of 'fallible'.
- perfect: This means having no defects or flaws; complete and correct. This is the exact opposite of being likely to make mistakes or be wrong.
Identifying the Opposite Meaning
Since 'fallible' means imperfect and prone to error, the word that means the opposite – without flaws or errors – is 'perfect'. Therefore, the correct option is the one that means 'perfect'.
The sentence "All human beings are fallible" implies that people can make mistakes. The opposite idea would be that something or someone is flawless or incapable of making mistakes, which aligns with the meaning of 'perfect'.
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