Choose the word similar in meaning to the one given below.
DEFERENCE

Correct option is B

Correct synonym: (b) Reverence
Meaning of the given word (Deference):
• Deference → respectful submission; polite respect shown to someone’s authority, age, or status (Hindi: आदरपूर्वक झुकाव / सम्मान / विनम्र सम्मान)
• Context clue: deference is shown by respecting someone’s opinion/position.
Example: He spoke with deference to the senior officer.
Meaning of the correct option (Reverence):
• Reverence → deep respect; admiration mixed with respect (Hindi: श्रद्धा / गहरा सम्मान)
• Why it matches: both words express respect (deference = respectful conduct; reverence = deep respect).
Example: The students showed reverence for their teacher.
Synonyms (Deference): respect, reverence, regard, obeisance
Antonyms (Deference): disrespect, insolence, rudeness, defiance
Meanings of other options (in detail):
• (a) Skill → ability to do something well (Hindi: कौशल)
• (c) Prediction → a statement about what will happen in future (Hindi: पूर्वानुमान)
• (d) Refinement → improvement/polishing; cultured elegance (Hindi: परिष्कार / निखार)
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.