Direction : Choose the word which is nearly the same in its meaning to the key word: Dexterous:
Question and options
Direction : Choose the word which is nearly the same in its meaning to the key word: Dexterous:
- Ingenious
- Clumsy
- Careless
- Precious
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Ingenious
Dexterous means skilful and clever (with hands or mind); ingenious (clever, inventive) is the closest. Clumsy and careless are opposites; precious is unrelated.
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