Tendentious
[ten-DEN-shuhs]
Hint 1. Sentence to give context:
“Rover liked nothing more than promoting her tendentious notions, especially if those around her disagreed.”
Hint 2.
The word tendentious is derived from the Latin word tendentia (meaning “tendency”).
What is the best definition of tendentious?
A.
Showing a strong bias or unfair opinion
B.
Unwilling or reluctant to take sides
C.
Tending to exaggerate one’s status or position
D.
Self-important and assertive in expression
Hint 1. Sentence to give context:
“Rover liked nothing more than promoting her tendentious notions, especially if those around her disagreed.”
Hint 2.
The word tendentious is derived from the Latin word tendentia (meaning “tendency”).
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