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In the following sentence there is an underline... - WAEC English 2018 Question

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. 

We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is ________ 

A
cowardly
B
respectful
C
humble
D
modest
correct option: b

The word insolent means; boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting:

Respectful being the nearest opposite, is therefore the correct answer.

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