From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. If I have erred, I ...

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
If I have erred, I hope the error is pardonable

Answer Details

The underlined word "pardonable" means capable of being forgiven or excused. The word that is nearest in meaning to "pardonable" is "excusable". The word "excusable" means capable of being forgiven or justified. Therefore, the correct answer is option A, "excusable". The other options do not convey the same meaning as "pardonable" in the given context.