Choose the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: The brazen women characters in his plays offered a pleasant change from the usual portrayal of women in the Elizabethan era.

Option 1 -> bold - This is a synonym of brazen, meaning confident and courageous.

Option 2 -> meek - This means quiet, gentle, and submissive - the opposite of brazen.

Option 3 -> impudent - This is a synonym of brazen, meaning disrespectfully bold.

Option 4 -> cheeky - This is a synonym of brazen, meaning boldly rude or impudent.

Hence, Option 2: meek -> "Brazen" describes bold, shameless confidence, while "meek" describes a quiet, submissive nature. The context reinforces this contrast, as women in the Elizabethan era were typically portrayed as meek and submissive, making the brazen characters a notable departure -> correct