2017 · Q11
Which one of the following words can be used as a substitute for the phrase, “That which cannot be taken by force”?
General EnglishGrammar and usage
- AImpossible
- BImprobable
- CImpeccable
- DImpregnable
Explanation
Impregnable means unable to be captured or broken into by force (of a fortress), and figuratively an argument that cannot be assailed. It is the precise one-word substitute for that which cannot be taken by force. Impossible is too general, Improbable means unlikely, and Impeccable means flawless.