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...

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The underlined word is "insolent", which means showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. To choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning, we need to find a word that means showing respect and good manners. The word that fits this description from the options provided is "respectful". To check if it fits the sentence, we can substitute it for the gap: "We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is respectful". This sentence makes sense and shows a clear contrast between the behavior of the two individuals. Therefore, the correct answer is "respectful". Note: "cowardly" means lacking courage, "humble" means having a modest opinion of oneself, and "modest" means not excessively showy or confident. These words do not fit the context of the sentence or provide an opposite meaning to "insolent".