Question

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

Explanation:

To find the synonym of "fallible", we analyze the context: the journalist admitted being fallible due to inaccuracies in the report, meaning fallible relates to having errors or not being perfect.

• "Imperfect" means not perfect, which matches the idea of fallibility (prone to error).
• "Flawless" means without flaws, the opposite of fallible.
• "Careless" and "neglectful" relate to lack of care, not directly to being prone to error like fallible. So "imperfect" is the synonym.

Answer:

imperfect