Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase:
A thing or person behind time

• A. Lazy
• B. Sluggish
• C. Indolent
• D. Antiquated

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Antiquated

Option D: 'Antiquated' means 'old-fashioned or outdated'. 'Behind time' is another term for 'outdated'.

Hence this word substitutes the given phrase and option D is correct.

Option A: 'Lazy' means 'unwilling to work or use energy'.

Option B: 'Sluggish' means 'slow-moving or inactive'.

Option C: 'Indolent' means 'avoiding activity or exertion, lazy'.

These words do not mean the same as the given phrase. So, they cannot replace it.

Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.