Question
In this section each item consists of a word or a phrase
which is bold in the sentence given. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase. His voice sounded haughty when I spoke to him over the telephone.Solution
Haughty means arrogantly superior and disdainful. 'Humble' is opposite in meaning of 'haughty'. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer. Pleasant means giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment. Cheerful means noticeably happy and optimistic. Soft means having a pleasing quality involving a subtle effect or contrast rather than sharp definition.
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