Multiple choice

Directions: Complete the following sentence by using the best option from the given choices so that the sentence makes coherent sense. He put on an air of _______ self importance.

  1. blunt

  2. arrant

  3. ugly

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Arrant means complete or thorough, typically used in negative contexts. Arrant self importance is a standard phrase meaning complete or utter arrogance, which perfectly fits the context of someone pretentiously acting superior.