English

Question

Which sentence uses the

underlined vocabulary word

incorrectly?

A. He gained many awards due to his

intelligence but lost many supporters due to

his conceit.

B. Jill used her conceit to pass the final

exam with high marks.

C. Her arrogance and conceit were obvious

in the way she looked down on others.

Answer

B. Jill used her conceit to pass the final exam with high marks.

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The word "conceit" means excessive pride in oneself. In the given sentence, it is used in a positive context, which is incorrect. Passing an exam with high marks requires hard work and intelligence, not conceit. Therefore, option B uses the word "conceit" incorrectly.