Question

Select the word that is most different in meaning to the given word in capital letters.

MALADROIT

• A. Authoritative
• B. Skillful
• C. Maladjusted
• D. Malevolent

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Skillful

The word 'maladroit' is characterized by clumsiness or lack of adroitness.

Option A, authoritative indicates a commanding and self confident character.

Option B, skillful refers to having or showing skill.

Option C, maladjusted refers to failing to cope with the demands of a normal social environment.

Option D, malevolent refers to having or showing a will to do harm to others.

Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'skillful' is the most different in meaning from the word 'maladroit'.