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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The patient found the doctor to be obtuse and distracted by constant calls on his phone.

Option 1: astute

Option 2: obese

Option 3: banal

Option 4: obsolete


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Correct Answer: astute


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Obtuse means slow to understand, whereas astute means showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage. Thus, it is the correct choice.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Obese means very fat.
  • Banal means boring.
  • Obsolete means no longer in use.
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