Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Erudite

Scholarly

The most appropriate synonym of the given word Erudite is Scholarly.

• Erudite means having or showing great knowledge or learning.
• Scholarly means having or showing knowledge or learning that is based on books or other sources of information.

The two words are similar in that they both suggest the idea of being knowledgeable. However, the word erudite has a more general meaning, while the word scholarly has a more specific meaning that is focused on being knowledgeable in a particular field or discipline.

In the sentence "The professor was an erudite scholar of the ancient world," the speaker is not just saying that the professor was knowledgeable about the ancient world, but that the professor also had a deep understanding of the ancient world that was based on extensive research and study. Therefore, the word "scholarly" is the most appropriate synonym for the word "erudite" in this context.

The other words on the list are not as appropriate synonyms for erudite. The word excited means feeling or showing great enthusiasm or eagerness. The word impressive means causing admiration or respect. The word lazy means unwilling to work or to use energy. These words do not convey the same sense of being knowledgeable as the word erudite.