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In advanced English lexicography, lexical semantics, and figurative idiom analysis, precision in evaluating synonyms, antonyms, and idiomatic connotations is essential for mastering high-level verbal proficiency. Consider the following four advanced propositions:I. The adjective 'obdurate' denotes stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, making 'amenable' or 'tractable' its most accurate direct antonyms.II. The idiom 'to burn the candle at both ends' means to conserve energy carefully and live a balanced, moderate lifestyle to avoid exhaustion.III. The word 'pusillanimous' describes someone showing a lack of courage or determination and being timid, rendering 'craven' or 'timorous' reliable synonyms.IV. The idiomatic phrase 'to spill the beans' metaphorically signifies keeping a sensitive secret carefully concealed to protect confidential information.Identify the option that correctly evaluates the semantic, lexical, and idiomatic validity of propositions I, II, III, and IV according to standard English lexicography and Wikipedia Reference.
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Let us evaluate each proposition based on standard English lexicography and Wikipedia Reference:
• Proposition I is correct: The adjective 'obdurate' means stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing or resistant to persuasion. Its antonyms include words denoting compliance or willingness to cooperate, such as 'amenable' and 'tractable'.
• Proposition II is incorrect: The idiom 'to burn the candle at both ends' actually means to exhaust oneself by working excessively hard or leading a frantic lifestyle, not conserving energy.
• Proposition III is correct: 'Pusillanimous' means lacking courage, cowardly, or timid. 'Craven' and 'timorous' are precise synonyms.
• Proposition IV is incorrect: The idiom 'to spill the beans' means to disclose a secret prematurely or inadvertently, rather than keeping it concealed.
Thus, only propositions I and III are correct.
• Proposition I is correct: The adjective 'obdurate' means stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing or resistant to persuasion. Its antonyms include words denoting compliance or willingness to cooperate, such as 'amenable' and 'tractable'.
• Proposition II is incorrect: The idiom 'to burn the candle at both ends' actually means to exhaust oneself by working excessively hard or leading a frantic lifestyle, not conserving energy.
• Proposition III is correct: 'Pusillanimous' means lacking courage, cowardly, or timid. 'Craven' and 'timorous' are precise synonyms.
• Proposition IV is incorrect: The idiom 'to spill the beans' means to disclose a secret prematurely or inadvertently, rather than keeping it concealed.
Thus, only propositions I and III are correct.
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