Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence.
The politician’s pompous rhetoric during the campaign failed to garner much support from the public.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Supercilious.
Pompous means having or exhibiting self-importance or exaggerating sense of one's importance.
Example: He can sometimes sound a little pompous when he talks about acting.
Supercilious means arrogant and disdainful.
Hence, the most appropriate synonym for Pompous is Supercilious.
The meaning of other options are:
Conciliatory: showing a willingness to end conflicts or disputes
Benign: Gentle, kind
Diplomatic: connected with diplomacy, skillful at dealing with people