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.
Example: The arrogant officer refused to listen to anyone. - Humble means modest, not thinking oneself better than others. It is the opposite of arrogant, so the parents are humble.
Example: Even after winning the award, the scientist remained humble.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: unique — Incorrect. Unique means being the only one of its kind; it has nothing to do with pride.
Example: Every fingerprint is unique.
Option 3: decent — Incorrect. Decent means respectable, honest and acceptable; an arrogant person may still be decent, so it is not the opposite.
Example: He comes from a decent family.
Option 4: cultured — Incorrect. Cultured means well educated and interested in art, music and literature; it says nothing about modesty.
Example: She is a cultured woman who loves classical music.