Question

Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Many people suffer because of pride.

• A. Lowliness
• B. Submission
• C. Humility
• D. Obedience

Answer 1

The correct option is C Humility

The word 'pride' refers to having consciousness of one's own dignity.
Option A, lowliness refers to being low in status or importance.
Option B, submission refers to an act of surrendering to a hold by one's opponent.
Option C, humility refers to the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Option D, obedience refers to compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another's authority.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'humility' is the nearly the opposite of the word 'pride'.