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Question : Select the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

His haughty. attitude angered everyone present at the meeting.

Option 1: Conceited

Option 2: Subservient

Option 3: Humble

Option 4: Casual


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Correct Answer: Humble


Solution : The correct choice is the third option .

Haughty is used to describe someone who shows an attitude of superiority and is arrogant whereas humble is used to describe someone who is modest and not arrogant, making it the opposite of "haughty".

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Conceited means someone who is excessively proud of themselves.
  • Subservient refers to someone who is willing to do what others want.
  • Casual means relaxed and unconcerned.
Therefore, the correct answer is humble.

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