In each of the following sentences there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word
Faise Modesty is really a form of ____________
A. arrogance B. humility C. extravagance D. incompetence
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
extravagance When someone tends not to talk about or make obvious their aclievement or tends to live moderately, we talk about modesty. The antonym is extravagance in this context, meaning, leading a life of excessiveness.