2019 · Q5
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word. Select the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Sentence: Doctors are reluctant to take rural postings despite big salary offers.
Underlined word: reluctant
EnglishSynonyms
- Adisinclined
- Beager
- Cfervent
- Dunrepentant
Explanation
"Reluctant" means unwilling or hesitant to do something, as of doctors avoiding rural postings. "Disinclined" (averse, unwilling) is the nearest synonym. "Eager" and "fervent" are antonyms, and "unrepentant" (feeling no regret) is unrelated to willingness. Hence (A).