stuffy; boringly conservative
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braggart
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propinquity
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degenerate
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stodgy
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Stodgy means dull, boringly conventional, or lacking originality - matching 'stuffy' and 'boringly conservative'. Braggart is a boastful person, propinquity means nearness, and degenerate means declining in quality.