Question

Select the word which means the opposite of the given word:
Conceit
A. Favorable Opinion
B. Imagination
C. Complacency
D. Humility

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 Conceit is excessive pride in oneself'. So, as per the question we must find the word which is opposite in meaning to the word Conceit.
Option A) Favourable Opinion – It is an incorrect option because it means If your opinion or your reaction is favourable to something, you agree with it and approve of it. It is not opposite to the meaning of the given word. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option B) Imagination: It is an incorrect option because Imagination means the ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful. These words do not mean the opposite of the italicized word 'vivacity'. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option C) Complacency – This option is correct because Complacency means a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements. These words do not mean the opposite of the Conceit. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option D) Humility: This is the correct option because Humility means the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance. As you can see, 'Humility' means the opposite of 'Conceit'. Hence option D is correct.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note:Antonyms are the words that are opposite to each other i.e. antonym of Conceit is Humility, and synonyms are the words that are similar in meaning. So, the synonym of Conceit is self-love. Thus, Option D is the most appropriate answer as compared to the other options as they do not have the opposite meaning to the given word.