Multiple choice

Directions: Against key word are given five suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the key word.

Egotism

  1. arrogance

  2. sycophancy

  3. humility

  4. sadism

  5. narcissism
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Egotism means excessive self-importance, arrogance, or an inflated sense of self-worth. Humility, meaning modesty or a lack of ego, is the direct opposite. Arrogance, sycophancy, sadism, and narcissism are either synonyms or unrelated.

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