Question 210
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The new manager's HAUGHTY manner upset the staff.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Haughty means proud and treating others as lower. Humble is the opposite.
Worth noting
Proud is a synonym. Naughty only rhymes.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "haughty"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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