Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicized word:
His arrogant behaviour made him successful in his trade.

• A. flattering
• B. humble
• C. proud
• D. happy

Answer 1

The correct option is B humble

Option B: 'Arrogant' means 'having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities'.

'Humble' means 'having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance'.

As you can see, 'humble' means the opposite of 'arrogant'.

Hence option B is correct.

Option A: 'Flattering' means 'full of praise and compliments'.

Option C: 'Proud' means 'having or showing a high opinion of oneself or one's own importance'.

Option D: 'Happy' means 'feeling or showing pleasure or contentment'.

These words do not mean the opposite of the italicized word 'arrogant'.

Hence options A, C and D are wrong.