Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the following sentence.

This is really an attractive painting made by the novice artist.

Expert

The most appropriate antonym for the underlined word novice in the following sentence is expert.

• Novice means someone who is new to something and does not have much experience.
• Expert means someone who has a lot of experience and knowledge in a particular area.

In the given sentence, the painting is described as being attractive, which suggests that the artist has some skill. However, the word novice indicates that the artist is still new to painting and does not have a lot of experience. Therefore, the antonym of novice in this context is expert.

The other options are not antonyms of novice.

• Mature means fully developed or grown.
• Stylish means having good taste in fashion or design.
• Apprentice means a person who is learning a trade or skill from a more experienced person.