SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 6

SSC CGL - 02 Dec 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q6

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4. i.e. Domineering.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Vain: Vain can refer to a person who is excessively proud or self-centered and has an exaggerated sense of their own importance, abilities, or appearance.

  • Superior: Superior can refer to a person or thing that is higher in rank, status, quality, or authority than others.

  • Otiose: Otiose refers to something that is futile, ineffective, or serving no useful purpose.

  • Domineering: Domineering refers to a person who is excessively controlling, overbearing, or tyrannical, and uses their power or authority to intimidate or manipulate others.

Thus, the most appropriate one word substitute for the given set of words is Domineering.