He was too <u>obtuse</u> to understand the merits of the case.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is <strong>NEAREST IN MEANING</strong> to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
- A. sensitive
- B. careful
- C. quick witted
- D. dull ✓
Correct Answer: D. dull
Explanation
OBTUSE means annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand. DULL is the closest synonym here, referring to a lack of quickness in comprehension.