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The word 'officious' means:

  1. A
    self-important
  2. B
    official
  3. C
    serious
  4. D
    enterprising

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The adjective officious is used to describe someone who is intrusive, meddlesome, or excessively eager to offer unwanted advice or service, often behaving in a domineering or self-important manner. It should not be confused with "official," which relates to an office or formal authority.

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The word 'officious' means:
A
self-important
B
official
C
serious
D
enterprising

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