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Specialized Vocabulary: Personalities and Professions
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Directions: What does the expression say about the person?
The height of conceit
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an egotist
💡 Explanation:
'The height of conceit' is an idiom describing extreme arrogance and self-importance. An egotist (D) is someone who is excessively conceited and self-centered. An egocentric person focuses on themselves but not necessarily arrogantly; a philatelist collects stamps; an altruist is selfless.