Question

Choose the antonym for “haughty”:

• A. meek
• B. shameful
• C. angry
• D. nervous

Hint:

Haughty (proud) $\leftrightarrow$ Meek (humble) — a common opposite pair.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The word {haughty} means arrogant or proudly superior. 
Step 1: Understand the meaning. 
\[ {Haughty} = arrogant, proud \] 
Step 2: Find opposite. 
\[ {Opposite} = {meek (humble, submissive)} \] 
Step 3: Evaluate options.

• (A) meek \(\checkmark\) correct antonym
• (B) shameful $\times$ different meaning
• (C) angry $\times$ unrelated
• (D) nervous $\times$ unrelated

Hence, the correct answer is meek.