Question

Select the antonym for the following word from the options given below:

DULL

• A. Foolish
• B. Clever
• C. Intelligent
• D. Stupid

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Intelligent

Dull means lacking interest or intelligence.

Option A;Foolish means lacking good sense or judgement is almost similar in its meaning to that of the aforesaid word and hence cannot be considered as an antonym.This is an incorrect option.

Option B AND C;Clever means quick to understand, intelligent.Intelligent means having or showing intelligence especially of a high level.Both these words are very close in its meaning and opposite in its meaning to the aforesaid word.Both the words cannot be considered and intelligent is a more appropriate word.Hence Option B is an incorrect option and Option C is the correct option.

Option D;Stupid means having or showing a great lack of intelligence and is very similar to the meaning of the word'Dull' and hence it is an incorrect option.