Question

Eastlake is a colourful and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ commentator, equally at home in high art, folk rock, theology and economics. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.
A. Obtuse
B. Austere
C. Insipid
D. Versatile

Answer 1

Hint: We know that nouns are words that name people, places, things, etc. But there are other words which are used to describe the appearance or the quality of these nouns. These words are known as adjectives. Some adjectives are ‘tall’, ‘slim’, ‘watery’, ‘juicy’, etc.

Complete answer:
1. Here we are going to check each option one by one so that we can detect the correct option containing the correct answer.
2. The first option ‘obtuse’ is used to describe the personality of someone who is annoyingly insensitive. This word cannot be used in the sentence given to us because it does not match the characteristics of Eastlake (subject). Hence, this option is not correct.
3. Option B, ‘austere’ defines someone’s behaviour as severe or strict in manner or attitude. This option is also not correct as it does not match the personality of our subject, Eastlake.
4. The third option, ‘insipid’ is an adjective that can be used to describe food that is tasteless; people who lack interest in activities. Even this word cannot be used to describe Eastlake’s personality. Thus, it is not correct.
5. ‘Versatile’ is the correct option, and it can be used in this sentence because it correctly describes Eastlake’s personality as very adaptable.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘D’

Note: Nouns are words that show people, places, things, etc. Their appearance and qualities are described with the help of ‘adjectives’. Here probably, it is said about Elizabeth Eastlake. She was one of greatest art commentators not only of her time but beyond that too. Nonetheless, we have mentioned about her above where we tried to compare the suitability of the option words with her characteristics as we presumed.