Imperious:

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Question

Imperious:

  1. A. Proud (Correct answer)
  2. B. Temper
  3. C. Tamper
  4. D. Distant

Correct Answer

Option A — Proud

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Proud.

Key Points

  • Imperious means arrogant, domineering, overbearing — behaving as though entitled to command.
  • Among the options, proud is the closest synonym.

Additional Information

  • Distinguish the look-alikes: imperial (of an empire), imperious (domineering), impervious (not allowing passage; unaffected).