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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Supple

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Supple
1). Flexible
2). Brittle
3). Pliable
4). Bending


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The word 'supple' means bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible. The word most opposite in meaning is 'brittle' which means hard but liable to break easily.$

The other words mean:

Flexible - capable of bending easily without breaking.$

Pliable - easily bent; flexible.$

Bending - shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle.$

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