Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Audacity
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Modesty.
Given word: Audacity
Meaning: Boldness, daring, or willingness to take risks, often in a disrespectful or shocking way.
Example: He had the audacity to question the professor’s authority.
Antonym: Modesty
Meaning: Humility, lack of arrogance, and showing reserve instead of boldness.
Example: Her modesty was admired by everyone despite her great achievements.
Meaning of the other words:
Balance: A state of stability or equilibrium, not an antonym of audacity.
Challenge: A test of one’s abilities or a difficult task, not opposite in meaning to audacity.
Ability: The skill or competence to do something, not related as an antonym of audacity.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.