'Masterful' and 'Masterly'

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that <strong>MOST APPROPRIATELY</strong> describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. Masterful means imperious and masterly means autocratic
  2. B. Masterful means skilful and masterly means imperious
  3. C. Masterful means leader-like and masterly means skilful
  4. D. Masterful means imperious and masterly means highly skilful ✓

Correct Answer: D. Masterful means imperious and masterly means highly skilful

Explanation

MASTERFUL means powerful and able to control others (imperious or domineering), while MASTERLY means performed with very high skill.

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