Q5
EnglishVocabulary: Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms
The synonym of supercilious is
- a.officious
- b.superficial
- c.delicious
- d.haughty
Answer: (D) haughty
'Supercilious' (from Latin supercilium, 'eyebrow' - think of a raised eyebrow) means behaving as if one is superior to others, i.e., haughty, arrogant or disdainful. 'Officious' means meddlesome and over-eager to give orders, 'superficial' means shallow or on the surface, and 'delicious' is unrelated; all three are sound-alike distractors. Antonyms: humble, modest, unassuming.