Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning to the word in bold.

The chauvinist gave his wife no respect.

  1. people who are dissatisfied with something

  2. people who criticise everything

  3. people with unreasoned devotion to one sex or race

  4. people who find fault with others
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A 'chauvinist' refers to someone with unreasoned devotion to their own group, often showing prejudice against others. While originally referring to excessive patriotism, in modern usage it commonly refers to sexism (male chauvinist) or similar prejudiced attitudes toward one's own group. Option C captures this meaning best.

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