Question

Select a word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word or group of words in capital letters-
PRESUMPTUOUS
a) Bold
b) Egotistical
c) Arrogant
d) Audacious

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the given word “presumptuous” is “failing to observe their limits of what is permitted or appropriate”. For example I hope I won’t be considered presumptuous if I offer some advice.

Complete answer:
Here, the word presumptuous is an adjective. If someone is presumptuous, he/she is full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought, as by saying or doing something without right or permission; unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward. In the given question, we are asked to find out a word that is similar in meaning to the given word “presumptuous “.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer:
Option ‘a’ is Bold. It is an adjective which means showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous. For example A bold attempt to solve the crisis.
Option ‘b’ is Egotistical. It is an adjective which means excessively conceited or observed in oneself; self-centered. For example He is selfish and egotistical.
Option ‘c’ is Arrogant. It is an adjective which means having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities. For example He's arrogant and opinionated.
Option ‘d’ is Audacious. It is an adjective which means showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. For example A series of audacious takeovers.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the word which has a similar meaning to the given word is – audacious. Hence, option ‘d’ is the correct answer.

Note:
Don’t get confused between ‘bold’ and ‘audacious’. ‘Bold’ is when someone is courageous while ‘audacious’ is when someone is willing to be courageous. Here, ‘audacious' has the nearest similar meaning to the given word.