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In advanced English lexicology and phraseology, semantic precision relies heavily on nuanced distinctions among synonyms, antonyms, and idiomatic expressions. Consider the following complex lexical and phraseological propositions:I. The term 'obdurate' functions as a direct antonym to 'amenable', as the former signifies an unyielding, stubborn resistance to moral influence, whereas the latter denotes a cooperative, tractable, and compliant disposition.II. The idiom 'to throw caution to the wind' implies acting recklessly, taking extreme risks without regard for potential consequences, making 'to tread warily' or 'to exercise circumspection' its appropriate contextual antonym.III. The word 'equivocal' is a direct synonym of 'unequivocal', as both lexical items describe phenomena that possess absolute clarity and permit only a single unambiguous interpretation without any possibility of double meaning.IV. The idiom 'to pull someone's leg' means to tease or joke with someone by telling them something untruthful in a playful manner, contrasting sharply with idioms like 'to pull your weight' or 'to shoulder the burden'.Identify the option that correctly evaluates the semantic and phraseological validity of propositions I, II, III, and IV according to standard English lexicography.
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To master vocabulary and phraseology for competitive examinations, candidates must carefully analyze lexical semantics, including the precise distinctions between direct Synonyms and Antonyms. In Proposition I, 'obdurate' (stubborn/unyielding) is indeed an antonym to 'amenable' (compliant/cooperative). In Proposition II, 'to throw caution to the wind' implies recklessness, and its logical antonym involves caution and circumspection. In Proposition III, 'equivocal' (open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous) is the exact antonym—not a synonym—of 'unequivocal' (unambiguous and clear), making Proposition III incorrect. In Proposition IV, 'to pull someone's leg' (teasing) is correctly contrasted in function with idioms denoting responsibility or shared labor like 'to pull your weight'.
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