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Choose the correct one-word substitute for: “An exaggerated sense of one’s own importance.”

1. Caution
2. Meekness
3. Vanity
4. Simplicity

Correct answer: Vanity

Solution

“Vanity” means excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements, which matches the given definition. The other options do not convey self-importance.

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