Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

The solution was brought about by the work of an ingenious scientist.

  1. unknown

  2. popular

  3. clever

  4. simpleton

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ingenious means showing creativity or inventiveness, especially in problem-solving. A clever scientist who creates an innovative solution perfectly fits this meaning. 'Unknown' and 'popular' don't capture the intellectual creativity, while 'simpleton' means foolish - the opposite of ingenious.