In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A-E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined and which will appropriately fill the gap in the sentence.
She was a very proficient hairdresser but had little aptitude for sewing in which she was ____________
A. new B. unskilled C. uncleaned D. ignorant E. awkward
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
'UNSKILLED': PROFICIENT (Adjective) - Able. accomplished, competent. dextrous, expert. masterly. skilled. skillful. qualified. Unskilled is therefore the opposite.