Choice a word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in bracket in the sentence.

Question

When he first began work as a clerk in a government office, it was the realization of his ( insignificance ) that made him determine to become the permanent secretary one day.
a) primacy
b) contribution
c) supremacy
d) important

Answer 1

The word most nearly opposite in meaning to "insignificance" is a) primacy.

"Insignificance" implies a lack of importance or relevance, while "primacy" suggests a state of being primary, most important, or foremost.