Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:-
Because the orator's speech was high-flown and pretentious, the reporter termed it as _____.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → bombastic
Bombastic (Adjective): Describing language that is high-sounding but with little meaning; characterized by pretentious words and style. This perfectly matches the phrase "high-flown and pretentious."
Other Options:
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Untruthful (Adjective): Not telling the truth; lying. (Relates to content, not style.)
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Vituperative (Adjective): Bitter and abusive. (Relates to tone, not the use of high-flown language.)
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Austere (Adjective): Severe or strict in manner or appearance; rigorously simple. (The opposite of high-flown and pretentious.)