Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:
Scolded by the coach in front of the whole team, Varun did not argue; with his head down, he ______ nodded, picked up his bat and went back to the nets.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → meekly
Complete sentence: Scolded by the coach in front of the whole team, Varun did not argue; with his head down, he meekly nodded, picked up his bat and went back to the nets.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) defiantly | in a way that openly refuses to obey or give in | The little boy folded his arms and defiantly refused to eat the karela. |
| (2) smugly | in a way that shows one is too pleased with oneself | Having solved the puzzle first, Tanvi grinned smugly at her brothers. |
| (3) boastfully | in a way that talks too proudly about oneself | At the wedding, Ravi boastfully told every guest about his new car. |
| (4) meekly (answer) | in a quiet way, without arguing, accepting what one is told (fits nodding with his head down) | The puppy sat meekly in the corner after Mother scolded it for chewing her slipper. |