Question

which word is a synonym for the word fallible?
the journalist admitted being fallible when questioned about the inaccuracies in his report.
careless neglectful flawless imperfect

Explanation:

The context shows the journalist acknowledged making inaccuracies, so "fallible" means capable of making mistakes. "Imperfect" matches this meaning, while "careless" and "neglectful" refer to lack of attention, and "flawless" is an antonym.

Answer:

imperfect