Question

Which of the following could be a synonym for sovereign? A. dependent B. submissive C. subservient D. independent

Answer 1

If these are the choices:
A)dependent B)submissive C)subservient D)independent

Then, the synonym for sovereign is D.) INDEPENDENT.

Sovereign is someone who possess extreme power. It is usually linked to monarchies where Kings and Queens are the sovereign rulers.

Dependent , submissive, and subservient connotes someone who is under the rule of another. Thus, these words are antonyms of sovereign.

Answer 2

Sovereign means surpreme ruler.
D.) Would be your best answer.
AB and C are all similar terms, as well.