The correct answer is Option (1) → Intrusive
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Officious describes someone who is assertive of authority or power in an annoying, domineering way, typically regarding trivial matters. It means offering unwanted or unnecessary services or advice, often in a meddlesome or bossy manner, especially when one lacks the proper authority.
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Intrusive means causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited. In this context, the officious man is being intrusive by unnecessarily throwing his minor authority around.
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Impetuous: Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; rash. (Unrelated to bossiness/authority.)
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Vicious: Deliberately cruel or violent. (officious implies annoying bossiness, not cruelty.)
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Respectful: Showing admiration or deference. (This is an antonym of officious.)
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