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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given word. Supercilious

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given word.

Supercilious


1). Humble
2). Snobbish
3). Snooty
4). Condescending


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Supercilious – arrogant, haughty, disdainful

Snobbish– to look down on others

Condescending--is to treat others as inferior

Snooty--is to be proud and look down on others

Humble—means modest, demure, quiet.

So option 1 is the one which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given word

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