Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised part of the sentence.
The inspector was a vigilant young man.

• A. smart
• B. watchful
• C. ambitious
• D. intelligent

Answer 1

The correct option is B watchful

“Vigilant” means keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Hence option B is the correct answer because “to be watchful” means to carefully watch or keep an eye, hence it is correct.

Option A is incorrect because ‘smart’ means being intelligent and sharp, and is not related to being alert and watchful.

Option C is incorrect because ‘ambitious’ means to have high aims, which is not related here.

Option D is incorrect because “intelligent” means being sharp and smart, which is incorrect here as it is not related to being watchful.