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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Sycophantic

1. Self-assured
2. Subservient
3. Fawning
4. Grovelling

Correct answer: Self-assured

Solution

“Sycophantic” means overly flattering or obsequious. “Self-assured” is the best antonym because it suggests confidence and independence, unlike the other options which are similar in meaning to sycophantic.

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