Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word:
Many writers write satires that expose the arrogant nature of the newly-rich people.
a)subservient
b)masterful
c)delightful
d)inferior
e)conceited

Answer 1

Hint: A synonym is a word that means the same as another word. A person is called arrogant when he thinks that he is very important when he is not actually that important.

Complete answer:

 The meaning of arrogant is someone with an exaggerated sense of importance. Therefore, the synonym of arrogant is option e, that is, conceited. He was disliked in the society because he was so conceited.
Option a is subservient. A subservient person is a kind who listens to orders without question. It has no relation to the meaning of arrogant. Arrogant people are never subservient. They are the ones who want to dominate others.
Option b is masterful. Masterful people are powerful and then can control others. This is not the synonym for arrogant. Masterful people are not necessarily arrogant.
Option c is delightful. If you experience something delightful, it means it makes you happy. It was a delightful trip to the park. It has no relation with the word arrogant.
Option d is inferior. Arrogant people never think they are inferior. Inferior people are people who are lower in standard compared to superior people.
Therefore, we can see that the correct option is option e.

Note: There can be a chance of confusion between masterful and conceited. Keep in mind that a masterful person has the power to control people and is actually important but a conceited person only thinks that he is important. He is actually not as important as he thinks himself to be.