Select the most appropriate option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined segment in the following sentence.
The basketball player was a formidable opponent because he was able to use both his left and right hands equally well.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. ambidextrous.
Correct word: Ambidextrous
Meaning: Able to use both hands with equal skill
Example: The ambidextrous artist painted with both hands simultaneously.
Meaning of the other words:
Equipoised: Balanced or in equilibrium
Dexterous: Skillful with hands (usually one hand)
Ambivalent: Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas
Hence, the chosen option is the correct one-word substitution.