flaw, n. defect, blemish, stain, abnormality

flaw, v. deform, distort, disfigure, spoil

Which word would best replace flaw in the sentence below?

The flaw in his plan caused them to end up without tickets to the performance.
A.
defect
B.
blemish
C.
spoil
D.
deform

1 answer

The best word to replace "flaw" in the sentence is A. defect.

The sentence would read: "The defect in his plan caused them to end up without tickets to the performance." This fits well in the context since "defect" refers to a shortcoming or imperfection that can lead to failure or problems.