English Vocabulary — Antonym (choose the word opposite in meaning to the highlighted word). Sentence: Feasibility of the project is under study.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: impracticability

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The problem assesses precision with near-synonyms and antonyms in project-management vocabulary. The noun “feasibility” corresponds to “practicability.” You are to select the nearest opposite from the given nouns.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Target noun: feasibility = practicability, doability.
  • Options include nouns with different semantic fields: cost, ethics, suitability, and feasibility-opposites.


Concept / Approach:
Antonym choice must negate the ability to execute in practice. “Impracticability” directly negates “practicability/feasibility,” while other options shift domains (ethics or cost) and therefore miss the lexical target.


Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Map feasibility → practicability (capable of being done).Step 2: Select the negation in the same domain: impracticability.Step 3: Discard distractors that change the criterion (price, propriety, suitability).


Verification / Alternative check:
Paraphrase: “The impracticability of the project is under study.” This inverts the meaning while remaining in the correct technical domain.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • unsuitability: About fit or appropriateness, not executional possibility.
  • cheapness: Cost-related; orthogonal to feasibility.
  • impropriety: Ethical impropriety; wrong semantic field.


Common Pitfalls:
Confusing feasibility with suitability or affordability. Feasibility focuses on practical ability to implement, not whether it is proper or inexpensive.


Final Answer:
impracticability

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