Question

Select the antonym for the following word from the options given below:
HUMBLE
a) meek
b) wilful
c) yielding
d true

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘humble’ refers to ‘having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance’. This word is usually used as an adjective. Another antonym of this word is ‘proud’.

Complete answer:
An antonym is any word that is exactly the opposite in meaning to another word, in the same linguistic bracket. They express things that are opposite in meaning to each other. For example, the words ‘far’ and ‘near’ are antonyms of each other, as they convey opposite meanings.

Now, we know the meaning and usage of the word ‘come’. Let’s look at our options-
a) meek - The word ‘meek’ refers to ‘quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive', so this has a very similar meaning to the given word. It is not the antonym of the word ‘humble’. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
b) wilful - The word ‘wilful’ refers to ‘having or showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences', so this has the exact opposite meaning to the given word. This is the antonym of ‘inflexible’. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.
c) yielding - The word ‘yielding’ refers to ‘(of a substance or object) giving way under pressure; not hard or rigid', so this has a very similar meaning to the given word. It is not the antonym of the word ‘humble’. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
d) true - The word ‘true’ refers to ‘in accordance with fact or reality', so this has a completely different meaning to the given word. It is not the antonym of the word ‘humble’. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.

Note:
 Go through each option one by one, and try to understand the meaning of each option by using it in a sentence. Then, choose the option that has the exact opposite meaning to the given word.