Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The new intern is a greenhorn and thus his superiors take advantage of him.
Option 1: inexperienced
Option 2: jealous
Option 3: overenthusiastic
Option 4: sick
Correct Answer: inexperienced
Solution : The first option is correct.
In this context, greenhorn signifies that the new intern lacks knowledge or skill in the workplace. So, inexperienced implies vulnerability, suggesting that the intern's superiors take advantage of his lack of experience, exploiting the newcomer's unfamiliarity with the job or industry.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Jealousy means coveting the possessions or advantages of others.
- Overenthusiastic means excessively enthusiastic or eager.
- Sick means affected by illness.
Therefore, the correct answer is inexperienced.
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