Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PROFICIENCY

  1. Inefficiency

  2. Expertise

  3. Weakness

  4. Skill
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B Correct answer
Explanation

(2) is the correct answer because “proficiency” means “expertise”, as - “The teacher’s proficiency in his subject has made him popular among his students.“ The nearest distracter is “skill”, as - “The leopard’s hunting skills are superb.”

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