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In advanced English lexicology, semantic gradations, antonymic pairs, and idiomatic phraseology frequently require a precise evaluation of figurative meanings and contextual collocation. Consider the following four advanced propositions regarding synonyms, antonyms, and idioms:I. The adjectives 'recalcitrant' and 'intractable' serve as semantic synonyms denoting stubborn resistance to authority, control, or guidance, and their precise antonyms in formal registers include 'amenable', 'compliant', and 'tractable'.II. The idiom 'to miss the boat' signifies failing to take advantage of an opportunity because of slowness or hesitation, whereas its polar antonymous idiomatic equivalent in discourse is 'to steal a march on someone' or 'to seize the day (carpe diem)'.III. The lexemes 'prodigal' and 'prodigious' exhibit close orthographic and etymological roots but contrasting semantic values; 'prodigal' denotes wastefully extravagant or lavish spending, whereas 'prodigious' refers to extraordinary in bulk, magnitude, degree, or force.IV. The idiomatic expression 'a flash in the pan' denotes a temporary success or a promise that is quickly extinguished without lasting impact, whereas the idiom 'to beat about the bush' means to address a controversial topic with directness, absolute transparency, and unvarnished honesty.Identify the option that correctly evaluates the lexical, semantic, and idiomatic validity of propositions I, II, III, and IV according to standard English vocabulary and Lexical semantics principles.
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Detailed Explanation
Statements I, II, and III are correct. 'Recalcitrant' and 'intractable' are strong synonyms for uncooperative, stubborn behavior, with 'amenable' and 'tractable' as standard antonyms. 'To miss the boat' means losing an opportunity. 'Prodigal' (wasteful) and 'prodigious' (enormous) are distinct paronyms. Statement IV is invalid because 'to beat about the bush' means to speak evasively or avoid the main point, directly contradicting the claim of 'absolute transparency'. For further reading on word meanings and relationships, consult Lexical semantics.
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