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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence.
His commands were so peremptory that we felt humiliated.
His commands were so peremptory that we felt humiliated.
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The correct option is B dictatorial
The highlighted word means 'bossy' or 'dominating'.Option C is correct. 'Dictatorial' also means 'dominating' in this context. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.Options A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.'Specious' means 'false' and 'poignant' means 'painful'.
The highlighted word means 'bossy' or 'dominating'.
Option C is correct. 'Dictatorial' also means 'dominating' in this context. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
Options A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
'Specious' means 'false' and 'poignant' means 'painful'.
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