Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Henry is so servile that other people take advantage of him.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 14 Jul 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "Arrogant."

Key Points

Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
- "Servile" means excessively willing to please or obey others.
  - Example: He bowed his head in a servile manner.
- "Arrogant" means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
  - Example: He is a very arrogant and rude person.
Thus, it is clear that "arrogant" is the opposite of "servile."

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.Additional Information

In option 2, Sheepish means showing embarrassment or shame.
In option 3, Bickering means engaging in petty, often prolonged, arguments or quarrels.
In option 4, Cunning means having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

Hinglish

"Servile" का मतलब होता है दूसरों की खुशी या आज्ञा का अत्यन्त पालन करने के लिए तत्पर होना।
"Arrogant" का अर्थ होता है अपनी महत्वभूता या योग्यताओं का अत्यधिक आकलन करने वाला।
"Sheepish" का अर्थ है शर्म या संकोच दिखाना। ("Sheepish" means showing embarrassment or shame.)
"Bickering" इस शब्द का अर्थ है छोटी-छोटी बातों पर झगड़ना या विवाद करना। ("Bickering" means arguing or quarreling about petty matters.)
"Cunning" का मतलब होता है कपट या धोखे से अपने उद्देश्य को प्राप्त करने में कुशलता दिखाना। ("Cunning" means having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.)