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    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.
    A pleasant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B humble Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C soft Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D cheerful Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    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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