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Out of the four alternatives, choose the word which can substitute for the sentence given A person who thinks only about himself and not about others

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the word which can substitute for the sentence given
A person who thinks only about himself and not about others
  1. Egocentric
  2. Egomaniacal
  3. Altruistic
  4. Egotistic

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - Egocentric
Someone who thinks only about himself and not about others is egocentric, i.e. self-centred. Egomaniacal means obsessively egotistical, egotistic means boastfully self-important, and altruistic means selflessly concerned for others, the opposite.

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