Question

Which of these words “Intelligent” means?
A) Handy
B) Brainy
C) Leggy
D) Gutsy

Answer 1

Hint: In the above question we have to identify the word from the given options whose meaning is closest to the meaning of the word ‘intelligent’. Intelligent refers to someone who is clever or has the ability to grasp and learn things quickly or who is quick and witty or who is curious. It refers to someone who can deal with or overcome difficult situations tactfully.

Complete answer:
Let us first try to understand the meaning of the given options:
A) Handy -Something which is easy to use or within reach especially when required on an urgent basis. It can also refer to someone who is skilful with hands. E.g. She is handy with any instrument.
B) Brainy - Someone who is intelligent, smart, clever and good at learning. Someone, from whom, it is not easy to win an argument. E.g. He is a brainy person.
C) Leggy - Someone who has very long legs or who is very tall. E.g. None of the other girls in our class is as leggy as her.
D) Gutsy - Someone with guts to do something difficult; courageous; daring; bold. E.g. She was gutsy enough to challenge the goons.

Therefore the option B, brainy is the correct answer. ‘Brainy’ best expresses the meaning of the word ‘ intelligent’.

Note: Adjectives are the words that tell us about the quality and quantity of a noun. Other than modifying nouns, adjectives can also function as compliments to linking verbs. Both the words intelligent and brainy are adjectives as they refer to the quality of being intelligent.