Choose the correct synonym of Ingenious.
Explanation
In this vocabulary item, Clever is the closest synonym of Ingenious, so option A is correct. The word Ingenious and the word Clever share the same central sense in the context tested by the question, although usage, tone and grammatical form should still be checked before substituting one for the other. A synonym is not required to be identical in every possible sentence; it must preserve the intended meaning in the relevant context. Here, replacing Ingenious with Clever keeps the core idea intact without reversing the tone or changing the action, quality or state expressed by the target word. The alternatives Avoid, Genuine and Order do not express the same central meaning as Ingenious. This distinction matters because competitive examinations often place one accurate synonym beside three familiar but contextually unsuitable words. To verify Ingenious independently, identify its part of speech, state a short definition, and place both Ingenious and Clever in the same simple sentence. If the sentence retains its essential meaning and grammatical structure, the synonym relationship is supported. Learners should revise Ingenious together with Clever, a brief usage cue and the contrasting distractors.