Question

Select the opposite of the given word:
Proficient
A) Clumsy
B) Managed
C) Spiritual
D) Fruitful

Answer 1

Hint: Antonyms are the words that are opposite in meaning to another. The root words for the word 'antonym' are the words 'anti' meaning 'against' or 'opposite' and 'onym' meaning 'name’. For instance: the antonym of ‘hot’ is ‘cold’.

Complete step by step answer:
The meaning of the word proficient is ‘competent, skilled, or expert’. So, as per the question we have to find the word which is opposite in meaning to the word entire.
Option A) Clumsy – is the correct answer because the meaning of clumsy is ‘awkward or ungraceful or uncoordinated’ and this is the antonym of the word proficient as are opposite in meaning. Thus, this is the correct answer.
Option B) Managed – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of managed is ‘cope, carry on or make do’ and this is not opposite of the word proficient. Thus, managed is not an antonym of proficient and this is an incorrect answer.
Option C) Spiritual - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of spiritual is ‘relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things’ and this is not opposite of the word proficient. Thus, managed is not an antonym of proficient and this is an incorrect answer.
Option D) Fruitful – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of fruitful is ‘fruit bearing, productive or constructive’ and this is not opposite of the word proficient. Thus, managed is not an antonym of proficient and this is an incorrect answer.

So, the correct answer is “Option A”.

Note:
Antonyms are the words that are opposite to each other i.e. antonym of entire is partial and synonyms are the words that are similar in meaning i.e. Option A – clumsy is the synonym of the word proficient as they both are opposite in meaning and cannot be used in place of each other. Thus, Option A is the most appropriate answer as compared to the other options. Synonyms of proficient is practised or trained.