The pliable and nimble antelope sped across the open grassland In this sentence, why would lithe be a better synonym for "flexible" than pliable is? 1 Lithe can also refer to graceful movement. 2 Lithe implies greater flexibility than pliable does 3 Lithe can refer to mental flexibility as well as physical agility.

Answer 1

The second option (2) is the correct answer. Lithe implies greater flexibility than pliable does. While both pliable and lithe can suggest flexibility, lithe specifically conveys a higher level of agility and suppleness.