Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence:

A style in which a writer makes a display of his excessive knowledge, through minute details and precision.

• A. Pedantic
• B. Ornate
• C. Verbose
• D. Pompous

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Option A: 'Pedantic' means 'excessive concern with minute details and rules'. Hence this word substitutes for the given words and option A is correct.

Option B: 'Ornate' means 'elaborately or highly decorated'.

Option C: 'Verbose' means 'using or expressing in more words than needed'.

Option D: 'Pompous' means 'affectedly grand or self-important'.

These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.

Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.