Question

the opposite of audacity is:

• timidity
• corruption
• excess
• brutality

Explanation:

"Audacity" means a willingness to take bold risks. "Timidity" means lack of courage or confidence. They are opposites. The other words - "corruption" (dishonesty), "excess" (an amount that is more than acceptable), and "brutality" (savagery) - are not antonyms of audacity.

Answer:

A. timidity