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Select the antonym ofhumble

  1. A
    diffident
  2. B
    tentative
  3. C
    obsequious
  4. D
    pretentious

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Let's understand the meanings of the words:Humble: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance; not proud or arrogant.Pretentious: Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed (opposite of humble).Diffident: Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.Tentative: Not certain or fixed; provisional.Obsequious: Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.Thus, pretentious is the most appropriate antonym of humble.

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Select the antonym ofhumble
A
diffident
B
tentative
C
obsequious
D
pretentious

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