Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word
John is a very industrious man though people think he is ____________
John is a very industrious man though people think he is ____________
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Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Industrious means to be diligent and hard-working.
Idle is the most nearly opposite in meaning to industrious. It means (of a person) avoiding work; lazy.
Industrious means to be diligent and hard-working.
Idle is the most nearly opposite in meaning to industrious. It means (of a person) avoiding work; lazy.