Question

Read the thesaurus entry for "humble. " then use the drop-down menus to pick the best synonym for each sentence. He was not ashamed of his humble background, even when he became successful. Accepting her award, the humble celebrity said her success was all due to her mother.

Answer 1

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humble

hum • ble [hum BUHL]

[from Latin humus, earth]

1. (adj.) modest, not proud

2. (adj.) simple

3. (verb) to humiliate or lower someone

Use the drop-down menus to identify the definition of humble used in each sentence.

He was not ashamed of his humble background, even when he became successful

✔ 2. (adj.) simple

The cruel king hoped to humble his enemies in the battle

✔ 3. (verb) to humiliate or lower someone

Accepting her award, the humble celebrity said her success was all due to her mother

✔ 1. (adj.) modest, not proud

Answer 2

modest and down-to-earth

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