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A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Select the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word. Harry was infamous for being too vain about his good looks. 

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Select the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word. Harry was infamous for being too vain about his good looks.  Correct Answer Modest 

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. modest.
Key Points 

The sentence talks about how Harry had a bad reputation for having an extremely high opinion of his looks.

  • Vain: Having or showing an excessively high opinion of oneself - looks, skills, etc. (अपने बारे में अत्यधिक उच्च राय रखना या दिखाना - रूप, कौशल आदि।)
  • Modest: Underestimating one's capabilities; having a low opinion of one's abilities. (किसी की क्षमताओं को कम आंकना; किसी की क्षमताओं के बारे में कम राय होना।)

Thus, it is clear that 'vain' and 'modest' are antonyms.

Let's look at the meanings of the other words:

  • Sulky: In a bad temper; not willing to be cooperative (बुरे मूड में; सहयोग करने को तैयार नहीं)
  • Conceited: Highly proud of oneself (खुद पर बहुत गर्व है)
  • Skeptical: Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations (आसानी से आश्वस्त नहीं; संदेह या आरक्षण होना)

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