Multiple choice

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

His cheating wife has the EFFRONTERY to accuse him of being disloyal to her.

  1. Timidity

  2. Modesty

  3. Humility

  4. Arrogance
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Explanation

Here, timidity is the correct antonym, as it implies someone lacking in self-assurance, courage or bravery. Modesty is the quality or state of being unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities. Humility is the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance and arrogance is the quality of being arrogant.

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