Question 219
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The minister's ARROGANCE lost him many votes.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Arrogance is behaving as if you are better than others. Humility is not being proud.
Worth noting
Pride is a synonym. Ignorance and elegance only rhyme.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "arrogance"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
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