Question

Choose the word which is the opposite of the given word-
Though a novice in this field, he shows great promise.
a) Tyro
b) Inexperienced
c) Veteran
d) Greenhorn

Answer 1

Hint: The given word is ‘novice' which means – a person who is new or inexperienced in any specific job. For example: Don’t scold him, he is a novice.

Complete answer:
In the given question, we have to find out the opposite or antonym of the given word ‘novice'. It is a noun which means a person who has entered a religious order and is under probation, before taking vows. For example, he has a complete novice in foreign affairs.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer -
Option ‘a’ is Tyro. It is a noun that means a beginner. For example A tyro gamer. It is the synonym of the given word ‘novice’.
Option ‘b’ is Inexperienced. It is an adjective that means having little knowledge or experience of a particular thing. For example an inexperienced driver. It is also a synonym of the given word ‘novice’.
Option ‘c' is Veteran. It is a noun which means - a person who has had long experience in a particular field. For example, He is a veteran player. It is an antonym/opposite of the given word, and the correct option.
Option ‘d’ is Greenhorn. It is a noun that means a person who is new to or inexperienced in a particular activity. For example, he’s not a senior veteran, he’s just a greenhorn. Hence, option ‘c' is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. You must check if the given option is an antonym or synonym of the given word. Here, all the other three options are synonymous with the word ‘novice’.