Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
The traditional methods of doing things have now become obsolescent.

• A. harmful
• B. out of date
• C. unrewarding
• D. unpopular

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

out of date

Option B: 'Obsolescent' means 'becoming obsolete'. Obsolete: not in use any more, old-fashioned.

'Out of date' means 'old-fashioned, no longer valid or relevant'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option B is correct.

Option A: 'Harmful' means 'causing or likely to cause harm'.

Option C: 'Unrewarding' means 'not rewarding or satisfying'.

Option D: 'Unpopular' means 'not liked or popular'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'obsolescent'.

So, options A, C and D are wrong.