Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the following sentence.
This is really an attractive painting made by the novice artist.
Option 1: Mature
Option 2: Expert
Option 3: Stylish
Option 4: Apprentice
Correct Answer: Expert
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
Explanation :
The underlined word novice refers to someone who is a beginner or has limited experience in a particular activity or field. The opposite of a novice is an expert , someone who has a high level of skill, knowledge, and experience in a specific area. In the context of the sentence, which describes an attractive painting made by a novice artist, using expert , as the antonym conveys the idea that the painting was not created by someone with extensive experience or expertise.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Mature refers to the state of being fully developed or grown
- Stylish refers to having a fashionable or elegant appearance.
- An apprentice is someone who is learning a trade or skill under the guidance of a skilled mentor.
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