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 m...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2018 (Objective) Subject: English Language

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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 ________ 

Answer Details
The word "unassuming" means to be modest and not drawing attention to oneself. The word most opposite in meaning to "unassuming" is "boastful," which means to draw attention to oneself and to talk about one's achievements or qualities in a proud and self-assertive manner. Therefore, the correct word to fill the gap in the sentence is "boastful."

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