Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The salesman at the shop was ADEPT at charming customers into buying more than they had planned.
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Ignorant
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Expert
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Stupid
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Incapable
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D
Correct answer
Explanation
Here, incapable is the correct antonym of adept as incapable is someone who is unable to behave rationally or manage one’s affairs, whereas adept is someone who is very skilled or proficient at something. Ignorant is someone lacking knowledge or awareness. In general, expert is a person who is very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular area and stupid is lacking intelligence or common sense.