Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The student's striking audaciousness disturbed long-standing social hierarchies on campus.
C. timidness
The word 'audaciousness' refers to a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks, meaning boldness or fearlessness. The opposite of this is 'timidness', which means a lack of courage or confidence. Therefore, 'timidness' is the correct antonym. Answer: timidness
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