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Choose the appropriate adjective for the underlined phrase in the sentence given below:
Dolly has an air about herself that she is much more important than other people.
Choose the appropriate adjective for the underlined phrase in the sentence given below:
Dolly has an air about herself that she is much more important than other people.
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The correct option is A pompous
The correct answer must have the same meaning as the underlined statement.Option A is correct. 'Pompous' means 'someone who thinks too highly of themselves'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the appropriate adjective for the underlined sentence.Options B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.'Affectionate' means 'loving', 'zestful' means 'full of life' and 'witty' means 'characterised by clever humour'.
The correct answer must have the same meaning as the underlined statement.
Option A is correct. 'Pompous' means 'someone who thinks too highly of themselves'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the appropriate adjective for the underlined sentence.
Options B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
'Affectionate' means 'loving', 'zestful' means 'full of life' and 'witty' means 'characterised by clever humour'.
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