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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word. She was ask…

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
She was ask to swallow her pride and get busy?

  • A.
    be more realistic
  • B.
    eat up her own pride
  • C.
    be more insistent
  • D.
    be less proud
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

Swallow in this regards means  to decide to do something although it will make you feel embarrassed or ashamed.

The option that is option in meaning to swallow as used in the sentence above is option C. ie,Be more insistent; insisting on or demanding something; not allowing refusal.