Verbal Question of the Day: 1
Verbal Question of the Day
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Which one of the following is a synonym of ‘obtuse’?
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Which one of the following is a synonym of ‘obtuse’?
The answer is B.Dull.
‘Obtuse’ means:
a.lacking sharpness or quickness of sensibility or intellect.
b.having an edge or point that is not sharp.
A. and C. are antonyms of ‘obtuse’.
B.’Dull’ always denotes the first meaning of ‘obtuse’.
E. ‘Blunt’, depending on its usage, can also denote ‘ abrupt in speech or manner’. Therefore, it is not the most accurate answer.
E. Blunt
Blunt
D. large
D Large