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Analyze the semantic nuances and contextual registers of the following advanced lexical items and idiomatic expressions across various contexts:I. The adjective 'pusillanimous' denotes someone who is showing a lack of courage or determination; timid, which makes it an exact antonym of 'doughty' or 'intrepid'.II. The idiom 'to throw down the gauntlet' signifies accepting a compromise or surrendering unconditionally to an opponent's superior demands.III. The noun 'obloquy' refers to strong public criticism or verbal abuse, rendering it semantically aligned with words like 'censure' and 'opprobrium'.IV. The idiom 'to split hairs' means to make overly fine distinctions or argue about trivial, insignificant details.Identify the option that correctly evaluates the lexical, semantic, and idiomatic validity of statements I, II, III, and IV.
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Statement II is incorrect because the idiom 'to throw down the gauntlet' actually means to issue a challenge, provoke someone into a fight, or invite a contest, rather than surrendering. Statements I, III, and IV are entirely accurate: 'pusillanimous' means cowardly and is an antonym of 'doughty' (brave), 'obloquy' signifies harsh public condemnation, and 'to split hairs' refers to petty or trivial distinctions. For further reading on semantic analysis and lexical relations, consult Wikipedia Reference.
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