Q1. Pick the antonym of the word “adroit” from the options given below:-
A Amateur
B Deft
C Expert
D Skilled
EXPLANATION
Answer: A
Explanation:
The word ‘adroit’ is used to refer to someone who is clever or skilful.
Out of the above options, the only word which is opposite to adroit is amateur. Deft, skilled and expert are
the synonyms of adroit.
The correct option is A.
Q2. Pick synonyms of the word “shirk”:
A. Avoid
B. Escape
C. Evade
D. Oppose
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A A, B only
B A, C only
C A, B, C only
D B, C. D only
EXPLANATION
Answer: C
Explanation:
To ‘shirk’ is to avoid or neglect.
A: ‘Avoid’ suggests the act of staying away from or keeping clear of a particular task, responsibility, or obligation. This is a synonym for ‘shirk’.
B. ‘Escape’ implies getting away from or eluding a duty or responsibility, often with the intention of avoiding it. This too, is a synonym for ‘shirk’.
C. ‘Evade’ means to dodge or sidestep a task, responsibility, or obligation, usually with the intention of not fulfilling it or escaping its consequences. Thus, this can also be considered a synonym of ‘shirk’.
D. “Oppose” is not a synonym of “shirk.” “Oppose” means to resist or go against something, which is different from avoiding or evading a task or responsibility.
Thus, the correct option is C.
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