In the following question a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed using the word. In only one of these is the word used correctly. Select the correct option.
Word: Insuperable
A.The difficulties presented by the situation seemed to be insuperable.✓ Correct
B.The group went insuperable for weeks during the agitation until the demands were met.
C.The insuperable element in the whole engagement was the leader herself.
D.The hostel administration remained insuperable for a month.
Explanation
Insuperable means impossible to overcome — typically used of obstacles, difficulties, problems, or barriers. In option (a), describing difficulties as insuperable (impossible to overcome) is the correct standard usage. Option (b) misuses it to describe a group's state — incorrect. Option (c) uses it to describe a leader as an 'element', which is semantically incorrect. Option (d) describing the administration as 'remained insuperable for a month' makes no sense — administrations are not overcome. Therefore the answer is (a).
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