CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
impertinence means?
A
to be an important person
B
a type of bowl
C
to be rude or no respect
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -/ɪmˈpɝː.t̬ən. ənt/ rude and not showing respect, especially towards someone older or in a higher position than you: I hope he didn’t think I was being impertinent when I asked him about his private life.

Detailed explanation-2: -impertinent, impudent, insolent refer to bold, rude, and arrogant behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -disrespectful behaviour or language; rudeness; insolence.

Detailed explanation-4: -Definitions of impertinence. the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties. synonyms: cheekiness, crust, freshness, gall, impudence, insolence. types: chutzpa, chutzpah, hutzpah. (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity.

Detailed explanation-5: -synonyms for lack of respect contempt. boldness. coarseness. discourtesy. dishonor.

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