Question

Choose the word that gives the antonym of the word italicized.
The new officer is a brash young man.

• A. polite
• B. arrogant
• C. kind
• D. handsome

Answer 1

The correct option is A polite

The word 'brash' refers to being self-bearing in a rude, noisy or overbearing way.
Option A, polite refers to being respectful and considerate of other people.
Option B, arrogant refers to being full of oneself and boastful.
Option C, kind refers to having a friendly and considerate nature.
Option D, handsome refers to being good-looking.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'polite' is the opposite of the word 'brash'.