Question

    Fill in the blanks with the appropriate antonym of the

    word highlighted. He was a man of _____ whereas his brother was a man of stupidity.
    A folly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B imbecility Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C genius Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D betise Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation:   Genius (highlighted word): "Genius" refers to exceptional intellectual or creative ability.   Options:   (a) Folly: This generally means lack of good sense or foolishness. It is not the opposite of "genius." (b) Imbecility: This term refers to weakness of mind or foolishness and is closer in meaning to the opposite of "genius." (c) Genius: This is the correct word. It represents the opposite intellectual extreme to "stupidity." (d) Betise: This term is not as common in English, but it also means foolishness or silliness.

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