Multiple choice

Directions: For the following word, a context is provided. From the given alternatives, pick the word or phrase that is closest in the meaning to the given context.

Bumptious: His offensive bumptiousness earned him the wrath of his colleague and seniors.

  1. rudeness

  2. self-assertive

  3. confidence

  4. dominance
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The dictionary meaning of the word bumptious is arrogant or egotistic. So, rudeness, confidence and dominance are eliminated and the correct option is self-assertive. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

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