Verbal Ability - One Word Substitutes - Discussion
Discussion Forum : One Word Substitutes - Section 1 (Q.No. 7)
Directions to Solve
In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.
7.
A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge
Discussion:
19 comments Page 1 of 2.
Suvechchha said:
8 years ago
'Pompous' suggests self-importance. It is the style by which one can show off his importance. But the importance is not necessarily always connected with 'knowledge' or 'education skill'. Whereas 'Pedantic' suggests an excessive display of technical knowledge. So, option A is correct.
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Pradiksha said:
5 years ago
It is asking about the person with technical knowledge, so pedantic is the right answer.
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Abhijit singh said:
4 years ago
Agree @Suvechchha.
Here focus on individual skills. So THE right answer will be pompous.
Here focus on individual skills. So THE right answer will be pompous.
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Divya said:
1 decade ago
Verbose:using more words than are needed.
Pompous:self-important.
Ornate:elaborately adorned.
Pedantic:a person concerned with displaying knowledge.
Pedantic is right.
Pompous:self-important.
Ornate:elaborately adorned.
Pedantic:a person concerned with displaying knowledge.
Pedantic is right.
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Srishti garg said:
7 years ago
Pedantic is right because, pedantic- focus on very small detailing while ornate- use of more complex phrases in style and make something highly appealing.
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Ashish said:
8 years ago
Pedantic means display a technical knowledge.
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Mansi said:
10 years ago
Ornate should be the right answer.
Swetha.K said:
5 years ago
Yes, I agree pedantic is the right answer.
Kabilan said:
6 years ago
Pedantic is the right answer.
Subhash said:
8 years ago
Explain about Pompous.
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