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GATE 2026 DA – Question 1

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Verbosity : Brevity :: Insolence : ___________

Choose the word that best fills the blank.

  1. Innocence
  2. Respect
  3. Solace
  4. Wealth

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Correct answer: (B) Respect

Explanation

Verbosity (using too many words) is the opposite of brevity (using few words). In the same way, insolence (rude, disrespectful behaviour) is the opposite of respect. The other options are not opposites of insolence.