Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The scholar was so _______ in his field that many of our professors became nervous in his presence.

  1. eminent

  2. pathological

  3. petulant

  4. amiable

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Eminent means distinguished, famous, or respected in a particular field. The sentence suggests the scholar was so distinguished that even professors felt nervous or intimidated in his presence. Pathological means diseased/abnormal, petulant means childishly sulky, and amiable means friendly - none fit the context.