Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
She may be a prominent figure it the community and she may be wealthy, but she's not very well-liked because of her supercilious attitude toward everyone she meets.
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modest
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arrogant
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humble
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gloomy
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Supercilious means behaving or looking as though one thinks they are superior to others; arrogant and condescending. The context of someone being 'not very well-liked' despite their prominence and wealth, due specifically to their attitude toward everyone, directly indicates arrogance and superiority, making 'arrogant' the perfect match.