DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions, four alternative meanings of a word the nearest correct ANTONYM of the given and fill the appropriate Bubble/Circle on the MCQ Response Form. Intolerable
Correct answer: A. llowable
- A. llowable
- B. Appalling
- C. Recalcitrant
- D. Ubiquitous
Explanation
The correct answer is indeed A. Allowable.Intolerable and Allowable are antonyms, or words with opposite meanings.Intolerable means unable to be endured or tolerated, often due to being unacceptable or unpleasant.Allowable means permitted or acceptable.They have opposite connotations, with Intolerable implying something is unacceptable and Allowable implying something is acceptable.The other options don't match:B. Appalling means shocking or horrifying, which is a synonym of Intolerable.C. Recalcitrant means stubborn or uncooperative.D. Ubiquitous means present or found everywhere.
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