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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. 

Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is ________ 

A
cheerful
B
boastful
C
loud
D
rude
correct option: b

The word unassuming means; modest; unpretentious, while boastful means; given to or characterized by boasting. 

Boasting means; to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself. 

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