Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word below? Inexplicable A. Incomprehensible B. Indelible C. Inextricable D. Infallible

GATE 2011 · General Aptitude · Synonyms · medium

Answer: A. Incomprehensible

1. Analyse the target word: 'Inexplicable' means: not explicable, i.e., something that cannot be explained. The 'in-' prefix is a negation; '-explicable' comes from Latin explicare (to explain).
2. Evaluate each option: A. Incomprehensible = cannot be understood/explained. Very close to 'inexplicable'. B. Indelible = permanent, cannot be erased. Different concept. C. Inextricable = impossible to disentangle or separate. Different concept. D. Infallible = incapable of error. Different concept.
3. Select the best match: Option A (Incomprehensible) is the closest synonym because both words describe something that defies explanation or understanding.