Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The internationally agreed Declaration of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Accelerated Modalities of Action, the so-called S.A.M.O.A Pathway, recognises that SIDS remains a special case for sustainable development in view of their unique and particular vulnerabilities.
Option 1: vast
Option 2: unsuitable
Option 3: rare
Option 4: imperishable
Correct Answer: imperishable
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: Imperishable means not subject to decay or deterioration lasting indefinitely. In the context of sustainable development imperishable aligns with the idea of something that can be maintained over time, making it the most appropriate synonym for sustainable in the given sentence.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Vast: It means extremely large in size or extent.
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Unsuitable: It means not appropriate or not fitting for a particular purpose.
Rare: It means not common or occurring infrequently.
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