Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
PRESUMPTION
a) Resumption
b) Proposition
c) Humility
d) Assumption

Answer 1

Hint:Antonyms are those words that express a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other.

In the given question, the word ‘presumption’ refers to an assumption that is taken for granted or audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to.

Complete answer:
 Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'resumption', refers to the beginning again.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘presumption’.

Option (b.), ‘proposition', refers to a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘presumption’.

Option (c.), ‘humility', refers to a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; a humble feeling/
Therefore, option (c.) is correct as its meaning is antonymous to that of the given word ‘presumption’.

Option (d.), ‘assumption', refers to a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not antonymous to that of the given word ‘presumption’.

Note:
In a question where we have to find the opposite of the given word, we sometimes do not have options that exactly mean the opposite of the given word. In this case, we have to select the option which is the most anonymous to the meaning of the word in the question.