Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TURGID

  1. distended

  2. tumid

  3. modest

  4. tumescent
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Turgid means tediously pompous or bombastic or enlarged beyond norm whereas modest means unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements which is the opposite. Hence, a correct option. Turgid means tediously pompous or bombastic or enlarged beyond norm whereas modest means unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements which is the opposite. Hence, a correct option.

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