Correct Answer: Inferior

Solution : The second option is correct.

The word better implies a higher degree of quality, improvement, or superiority in comparison to something else. Its antonym, inferior, denotes a lower quality or a lower rank compared to another.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

• Brave means having courage or fearlessness.
• Homely means simple or unattractive in appearance.
• Fitter means physically or mentally prepared.

Therefore, the correct answer is: inferior.