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One-word substitution (vocabulary): Choose the correct term for “a writing style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge.” Select the single best word that matches the stylistic description.

Difficulty: Easy

Pedantic
Verbose
Pompous
Ornate

Correct Answer: Pedantic

Explanation:

Reasoning through options
Pedantic — overly concerned with minute details and the display of academic knowledge; textbook-perfect match. Verbose — uses too many words; wordiness, not necessarily knowledge display. Pompous — self-important tone; not specifically about scholarly showiness. Ornate — highly decorated/elaborate style; again, not necessarily about knowledge display.

Final Answer
Pedantic

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