Choose the correct Synonym of the underlined word.
His puerile attitude could prove to be the biggest hurdle in his career.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) - Childish
- Puerile means childishly silly or immature. It refers to behavior that is not appropriate for an adult.
- The other options:
- Wise is the opposite of puerile.
- Soothing refers to something that calms or relieves stress.
- Shallow means lacking depth, especially in thinking or character, but it is not synonymous with puerile.