In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
WaggishCorrect Answer: Solemn
Waggish means ‘humorous, playful or mischievous’ while solemn means ‘formal, dignified and composed’. The other words are near synonyms of waggish and are incorrect. ‘Jocular’ means ‘humorous’, ‘whimsical’ means ‘playfully quaint’ and ‘flippant’ means ‘not serious or respectful’.