Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word based on the context of the sentence.
He gave a haughty consent without honouring him with a single word.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Modest.
Haughty means proud, and thinking that you are better than other people. Modest is the correct antonym as it means not talking too much about your own abilities, good qualities, etc.
Hence, the correct sentence is:- He gave a modest consent without honouring him with a single word.