Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Beowulf was praised for his valour displayed in the battlefield.

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  1. Forbearance
  2. Erudition
  3. Cowardice 
  4. Idiosyncrasy

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Option 3 : Cowardice 
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The correct answer is: Cowardice 

Key Points

  • Valour: Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. (खतरे का सामना करने में महान साहस, विशेषकर युद्ध में)
  • Let us look at the meaning of the words given in the options section.
    • Forbearance: The quality of being patient and being able to forgive someone or control yourself in a difficult situation. (धैर्यवान होने और किसी को क्षमा करने या कठिन परिस्थिति में खुद को नियंत्रित करने में सक्षम होने का गुण)
    • Erudition: The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship. (महान ज्ञान या सीखने की गुणवत्ता या होने की गुणवत्ता; छात्रवृत्ति)
    • Cowardice: The behaviour of someone who is not at all brave and tries to avoid danger. (किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति का व्यवहार जो बिल्कुल भी बहादुर नहीं है और खतरे से बचने की कोशिश करता है)
    • Idiosyncrasy: A mode of behaviour or way of thought peculiar to an individual. (किसी व्यक्ति के लिए विशिष्ट व्यवहार या विचार का तरीका)
  • From the meaning of the given words, it is clear that the most appropriate antonym of 'Valour' is 'Cowardice'.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

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