Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Hubris
Answer
Correct Answer : a ) Pretension
Explanation :Hubris (n.) – Excessive self-confidence or pride.
Pretension (n.) – A claim to something mor a claim to honour.
Humility (n.) – The quality of being humble.
Respect (n.) – Esteem for a sense of worth.
Modesty (n.) – The quality of being modest.
From the meanings above, the synonym to ‘Hubris’ is ‘Pretension’.
Hence, (a) is the correct answer.
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