In the following question,choose the word which is the exact $OPPOSITE$ of the given word.
$DEFIANCE$

Choose one of the following options that means the opposite of the given word:
Irascible

In the following question,choose the word which is the exact $OPPOSITE$ of the given word.
$DENSITY$

In the following question,choose the word which is the exact $OPPOSITE$ of the given word.
$LOQUACIOUS$

Choose one of the following options that means the opposite of the given word:
Hypocritical

Select the word or phrase which is closest to the $OPPOSITE$ in meaning of the highlighted word or phrase.
History $abounds$ in instances of courage.