Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given

Modest

Options:

Humble

Arrogant

Exterminate

Reserved

Correct Answer:

Arrogant

Explanation:

The word that is opposite in meaning to modest is arrogant.

  • Modest means unassuming or humble in one's estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
  • Arrogant means having or showing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

The other options are not opposite in meaning to modest.

  • Humble means having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.
  • Reserved means not showing one's emotions or opinions easily.
  • Exterminate means to destroy completely.