The young general was celebrated for his audacious plan to bypass the enemy’s frontline fortifications entirely.
Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'audacious'.

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A Valiant
B Timorous
C Intrepid
D Rash

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Answer: B. Timorous

Correct Answer: b) Timorous
Explanation: "Audacious" means showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks, so its exact opposite is "timorous" (showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence).

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