Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/phrase in the sentence.
Only an agile person can be a successful sportsman.
a. brisk
b. emaciated
c. feeble
d. sluggish

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘agile’ is defined as ‘to be able to move quickly and easily'. It is typically used to describe the speed and is used as an adjective. Another antonym of this word is ‘clumsy’.

Complete answer:
 The word ‘agile’ is usually used to describe very able-bodied individuals. It can be used in a sentence as follows:
For example, in the sentence ‘You need to be agile to catch the ball’, the word ‘agile’ describes the fact that to catch the ball, you need to be quick.
In the given sentence, that is precisely how the word ‘agile’ is used.

Now, we know the meaning and usage of the given word. Let’s now have a look at our options:

a. brisk - The word ‘brisk’ refers to ‘active and energetic'. This word has a very similar meaning to the given word. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect answer.
b. emaciated - The word ‘emaciated’ refers to ‘abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food'. This word has a very different meaning to the given word. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect answer.
c. feeble - The word ‘feeble’ refers to ‘lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness'. This has a completely different meaning to the given word. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect answer.
d. sluggish - The word ‘sluggish’ refers to ‘slow-moving or inactive'. This has the exact opposite meaning of the given word. It is the required answer. So, this is the correct answer.

Note:
 Understand the context of the given sentence and try to guess the meaning of the bold word, then, choose the most appropriate answer.