Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable word.

He knew everything better than anybody else, and it was an affront to his _______________ vanity that you should disagree with him.

  1. overwrought

  2. overwhelming

  3. overweening

  4. overstrung

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

'Overweening' is an adjective meaning arrogant or presumptuous, which fits perfectly with the description of someone who thinks they know everything better than others.