Question

Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the italicized word and fill in the blank.
A bold man can live life better than a ________ one.

• A. gentle
• B. weak
• C. meek
• D. ineffective

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

meek

Bold means showing a willingness to take risks. The opposite of bold is meek, or quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on. Hence, Option C is correct. Among the rest of the options, gentle means moderate in action, effect, or degree; not strong or violent, weak means powerless, ineffective means moderate in action, effect, or degree; not strong or violent. These options do not express the intended antonym, hence incorrect.