Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word.
His modest nature made all the difference.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is shy.
Key Points
- "Modest" refers to someone who does not like to attract attention to themselves and does not boast about their abilities or achievements. (मामूली)
- An example of using "modest" in a sentence could be: "Despite his vast wealth, he lived in a modest house."
- While "modest" encompasses a range of meanings, including humility and the lack of desire to draw attention to oneself, "shy" can be considered a synonym within the right context, especially when it pertains to a person's nature or demeanour. (शर्मीला)
- For example: His modest and shy demeanour made him well-liked by his classmates.
Therefore, the correct synonym for "modest" in this sentence is "shy".
Additional Information
- "Courageous" is not a synonym for modest; it refers to someone who is brave. (साहसिक)
- For example: The courageous firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
- "Horrific" is completely unrelated, meaning causing horror. (भीषण)
- For example: The horrific accident left the community in shock.
- "Dry" can refer to lack of moisture, humour, or interest and does not fit as a synonym for modest. (शुष्क)
- For example: The lecture was dry and lacked any engaging visuals.
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