In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Taiwo’s flamboyance and Kehinde’s…..often keep people wondering if they are really twins.
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modesty
- arrogance
- timidity
- pretention
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
The word "flamboyance" refers to an extravagant or showy manner, someone who is bold and noticeable. The opposite of this would be modesty, which means being humble or unassuming.