Choose the word similar in meaning to the following word from the options given:
Imperious
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Arrogant
Imperious means expecting to be obeyed, proud and commanding. An imperious person gives orders as if others were inferior. Its synonym is arrogant.
Example: The manager's imperious tone annoyed the whole staff.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Arrogant (answer) | too proud, behaving as if one is better or more important than others (an imperious manner is an arrogant manner) | The arrogant player refused to shake hands with his opponents. |
| (2) Pious | deeply religious and devout (it has nothing to do with pride or giving orders) | The pious old woman visits the temple every morning. |
| (3) Unassuming | modest, not wanting to draw attention to oneself (it is close to the opposite of imperious) | Despite his fame, the scientist remained an unassuming man. |
| (4) Impair | a verb meaning to weaken or damage (it only begins like "imperious") | Too little sleep can impair your memory. |
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