He had the <u>audacity</u> to blame him.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is <strong>OPPOSITE</strong> in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. boldness
- B. vigour
- C. temerity
- D. politeness ✓
Correct Answer: D. politeness
Explanation
Audacity means a willingness to take bold risks or rude/disrespectful behavior, making politeness the opposite.
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