Question

which word is a synonym for the word fallible?
the journalist admitted being fallible when questioned about the inaccuracies in his report.
careless neglectful imperfect flawless

Explanation:

The context shows the journalist acknowledged making inaccuracies, so "fallible" means capable of making mistakes or not perfect. "Careless" and "neglectful" imply lack of attention, not the core meaning. "Flawless" is an antonym. "Imperfect" matches the meaning of being prone to error.

Answer:

imperfect