IPMAT Indore 2019
VA
Vocabulary
Easy
One who is ____________ gets on with his job in spite of obstacles, while the one who is __________ hardly shows any progress. The latter spends all his time ___________ about his troubles.
One who is ____________ gets on with his job in spite of obstacles, while the one who is __________ hardly shows any progress. The latter spends all his time ___________ about his troubles.
Correct Option: 2
- artful, doubtful, speaking:
- Artful: Clever or skillful, especially in a crafty or cunning way. Not relevant to overcoming obstacles.
- Doubtful: Feeling uncertain about something. Not fitting as an opposite to getting on with the job.
- Speaking: Simply means talking. Does not specifically relate to complaining.
- assiduous, querulous, whining:
- Assiduous: Showing great care, attention, and effort; diligent. Fits perfectly with overcoming obstacles.
- Querulous: Complaining in a petulant or whining manner. Fits as an opposite to being assiduous.
- Whining: Complaining in a feeble or petulant way. Accurately describes spending time complaining.
- hardworking, dishonest, gossiping:
- Hardworking: Putting a lot of effort into work. Fits with overcoming obstacles.
- Dishonest: Not honest; likely to lie or cheat. Does not fit as an opposite to hardworking in this context.
- Gossiping: Talking about other people's private lives. Not specifically about complaining about one's troubles.
- hotheaded, scared, crying:
- Hotheaded: Easily angered or excited. Not related to overcoming obstacles.
- Scared: Fearful or frightened. Not fitting as an opposite to hotheaded in this context.
- Crying: Shedding tears. Does not specifically relate to complaining about troubles.
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