Smug :
Directions : Given below are words/expressions/jargons followed by four options. Identify the most appropriate option that defines the word/expression/jargon in each instance, and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.
- A. Too confident about one's own achievements ✓
- B. Too eager to help or obey someone important
- C. Too emotional or dramatic
- D. Too eager to bottle up conflicts
Correct Answer: A. Too confident about one's own achievements
Explanation
Smug describes someone having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
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