Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
IMPERTINENT
A) Impudent
B) Skeptical
C) Polite
D) Irritable

Answer 1

Hint:Synonyms are the words that have the same or similar meaning and to avoid repetition synonyms are used. For example: the synonym of beautiful is pretty and adorable.

Complete answer:
The meaning of impertinent is ‘not showing proper respect; rude or insolent or impolite’. And we must find the correct answer from the options given whose meaning is the same as impertinent.
Option A) Impudent - is the correct answer because the meaning of impudent is ‘not showing due respect for another person; impertinent or cheeky’ and this is the synonym of the word impertinent and they can be used in place of each other because they have similar meaning. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Option B) Skeptical - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of skeptical is ‘having an attitude of doubt’ and this is not the synonym of impertinent because their meanings are not the same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option C) Polite - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of polite is ‘having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people or well-mannered or civil’ and this is not the synonym of impertinent because their meanings are not same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option D) Irritable - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of irritable is ‘having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or touchy’ and this is not the synonym of impertinent because their meanings are not the same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘A’.

Note:Synonyms are the words that have same or similar meaning i.e. synonym of impertinent is impudent, and antonym are the words that are opposite in meaning and the antonym of impertinent is polite (Option C already in the option). Thus, Option A is the correct answer as the question is all about telling the same or similar meaning of the word impertinent and other options are wrong.