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.
(5)
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.
(1)
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.
(1)
Uthra said:
2 decades ago
Pedantic means a person who is excessively concerned with minor detail or with displaying technical knowledge.
Peky said:
1 decade ago
Ornate means embellished with rhetoric; florid or high-flown:.
Eg: an ornate style of writing.
Eg: an ornate style of writing.
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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Yogesh said:
1 decade ago
Its from root word, ped = education so pedant is one who display learning ostentatiously.
Pradiksha said:
5 years ago
It is asking about the person with technical knowledge, so pedantic is the right answer.
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Manisha said:
1 decade ago
I think its wrong. Because pedantic means too much worried about rules and regulations.
Supriya said:
1 decade ago
Pedantic means who is excessively concerned with rules.
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