humble adjective Definition: not acting superior Synonyms: shy, down-to-earth, modest, low in rank Antonyms: aggressive, confident, boastful In which sentence would the word "humble” best be replaced by the word "modest”? Humble Pluto was once considered a planet, but is now only a dwarf planet. The humble child sat by herself in the corner of the room. The experience will surely humble most individuals. His humble attitude made it easy for everyone to like him.

Sure, i wish things had turned out differently for me in vietnam. but i know things could have turned out worse, too. so ljust try to be for what i do have and do my best to be independent. i can dress myself and even tie a tie. no more playing guitar, though. if i close my eyes, i can just about hear the music. just strumming my heartstrings is what i'm doing, i suppose. how could the author best resolve this situation to create a feeling of somber regret? a. the narrator describes the difficulty in cooking for himself. b. the narrator decides to sell his guitar and take up a new instrument. c. the narrator points out that he doesn't have to wear a tie too often. d.the narrator mentions a friend who did not live through the war.