Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

GASCONADE

  1. paranoia

  2. pretension

  3. demureness

  4. rant

  5. bravura
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Explanation

GASCONADE means to boast or brag extravagantly. DEMURENESS means the quality of being modest, reserved, or shy. The antonym works by contrasting boastful exhibitionism with modest reserve. Paranoia is irrational fear. Pretension and bravura align with boasting. Rant means to speak wildly - not opposite.

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