From the options below choose the synonym for the word "INSOLENCE":
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Audacity
Insolence means rude and disrespectful behaviour, especially towards someone in authority. Its synonym is audacity.
Example: The student was punished for his insolence towards the principal.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Audacity (answer) | rude boldness, the nerve to do or say something disrespectful (both words describe shameless, disrespectful boldness) | He had the audacity to blame us for his own mistake. |
| (2) Impart | to give or pass on knowledge or a quality (it is not about behaviour at all) | A good teacher imparts knowledge with patience. |
| (3) Demonstration | a showing of how something works, or a public protest (it has nothing to do with rudeness) | The salesman gave a demonstration of the new washing machine. |
| (4) Stimulate | to encourage or excite activity (it is unrelated in meaning) | Puzzles stimulate a child's mind. |
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