Fill in the blank with the antonym of the underlined word in the sentence given below:-
Rajiv is very arrogant and short-tempered but his parents are very________.
Choose the appropriate word from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → humble
Arrogant means proud and behaving as if one is better or more important than others. Rajiv is arrogant and short-tempered, and the sentence ("but") contrasts him with his parents. Its antonym is humble.
Example: The arrogant officer refused to listen to anyone.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) humble (answer) | modest, not thinking oneself better than others (it is the opposite of arrogant) | Even after winning the award, the scientist remained humble. |
| (2) unique | being the only one of its kind (it has nothing to do with pride) | Every fingerprint is unique. |
| (3) decent | respectable, honest and acceptable (an arrogant person may still be decent, so it is not the opposite) | He comes from a decent family. |
| (4) cultured | well educated and interested in art, music and literature (it says nothing about modesty) | She is a cultured woman who loves classical music. |