Question

what is the meaning of the word adept as used in the passage? use the antonym clumsy as a context clue to help you determine the meaning.
ruth is a new addition to the bluepoint high school softball team. after much practice, she has improved quickly and become an adept hitter. on defense, however, she is still somewhat clumsy and frequently misses easy catches.
experience
highly skilled
ambitious

Explanation:

The passage uses "clumsy" as an antonym for "adept". Clumsy implies lack of skill. So, adept means the opposite - highly skilled.

Answer:

highly skilled