UI Post-UTME Use of English 2016 Question 19

Question 19

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or words in italics: When she won the prize, she became conceited

  1. A.dejected
  2. B.arrogant
  3. C.elated
  4. D.modest
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Answer: D (modest)

Explanation

Conceited means too proud of oneself; the opposite is modest.