Question

Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
IMPECCABLE
(a)Faculty
(b)Repulsive
(c)Practical
(d)Reasonable
(e)Rearrange

Answer 1

Hint: Go through each option one by one and try to understand the meaning of each option by using it in a sentence. Then, choose the option that has the exact opposite or same meaning to the given word.

Complete answer: The word ‘impeccable’ refers to ‘in accordance with the highest standards; faultless'. This word is usually used as an adjective. The adverb form of this word is ‘impeccably’. An antonym of the word is ‘imperfect’ and another synonym of the word is ‘flawless’. A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example, ‘shut’ is a synonym of ‘close’, as they convey the same meaning as each other. Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings. Like so much of the English language, “antonym” is rooted in the Greek language. The Greek word anti means opposite, while onym means name.
Now, we know the meaning and usage of the given word. Let’s look at the options:
(a)faulty - The word ‘faulty’ refers to ‘not working or made correctly; having defects'. This word has the exact opposite meaning of the given word. This is the synonym of the word ‘impeccable’. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.
(b)repulsive - The word ‘repulsive’ refers to ‘arousing intense distaste or disgust'. This word has a very different meaning to the given word. This is not the synonym or antonym of the word ‘impeccable’. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
(c)practical - The word ‘practical’ refers to ‘of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas'. This word has a very different meaning to the given word. This is not the synonym or antonym of the word ‘impeccable’. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
(d)reasonable - The word ‘reasonable’ refers to ‘having sound judgement; fair and sensible'. This word has a very different meaning to the given word. This is not the synonym or antonym of the word ‘impeccable’. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
(e)rearrange - The word ‘rearrange’ refers to ‘change the position of'. This word has a very different meaning to the given word. This is not the synonym or antonym of the word ‘impeccable’. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
Therefore, option a is correct.

Note: Some other frequently used antonyms of ‘impeccable’ are ‘imperfect’, ‘sinful’ and synonyms are ‘perfect’, ‘unblemished’ etc