Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/phrase in the sentence.
Only an agile person can be a successful sportsman.

• A. brisk
• B. emaciated
• C. feeble
• D. sluggish

Answer 1

The correct option is D sluggish

The word 'agile' refers to being able to move quickly and easily.
Option A, brisk refers to being active and energetic.
Option B, emaciated refers to being abnormally thin or weak, especially due to some illness or lack of food.
Option C, feeble refers to lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.
Option D, sluggish refers to lacking energy or alertness.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'sluggish' is the opposite of the word 'agile'.