Question
Read the sentence from the passage.
Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.
What does the word averse mean as it is used in the sentence?
A.
questioning something
B.
having a lack of understanding
C.
having a dislike for something
D.
showing disrespect
Tom, though averse to every species of mental exertion, was not without abilities.
What does the word averse mean as it is used in the sentence?
A.
questioning something
B.
having a lack of understanding
C.
having a dislike for something
D.
showing disrespect
Answers
GPT-5 mini
C. having a dislike for something
Explanation: "Averse to every species of mental exertion" means Tom dislikes or is unwilling to engage in any kind of mental effort.
Explanation: "Averse to every species of mental exertion" means Tom dislikes or is unwilling to engage in any kind of mental effort.