Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given words.
INSOLENT
A. Agreeable
B. Coward
C. Polite
D. Considerate

Answer 1

Hint:Antonyms are the words that are opposite in meaning to another. The root words for the word ‘antonym’ are the words ‘anti’ meaning ‘against’ or ‘opposite’ and ‘onym’ meaning name. For instance: the antonym of ‘hot’ is ‘cold’.

Complete answer:
The meaning of the word Insolent is feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune. So, as per the question we must find the word which is opposite in meaning to the word Insolent.

Option A) Agreeable – This option is not correct because Agreeable means quite enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant, willing to agree to something. Hence, it is an incorrect option.

Option B) Coward – This option is not correct because Coward means a person who is contemptibly lacking in the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things. Hence, it is an incorrect option.

Option C) Polite- This option is correct because Polite courteous or humble. It is opposite to the meaning of the word Insolent. Hence, it is a correct option.

Option D) Considerate - This option is not correct because Considerate means careful not to inconvenience or harm others. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
The right answer to this is option (C) Polite.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note:Antonyms are the words that are opposite to each other i.e. antonym of Insolent is Polite, and synonyms are the words that are similar in meaning. So, the synonym of Insolent is Arrogant. Thus, Option C is the most appropriate answer as compared to the other options as they do not have the opposite meaning to the given word.