Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option closest in meaning to the key word.

PEDANTRY

  1. irritating slowness

  2. display of learning

  3. sound judgement

  4. ignorance
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pedantry refers to excessive concern with minor details, academic formalism, or showing off one's learning in a tedious way. 'Display of learning' best captures this among the options, though it's incomplete without the negative connotation.

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