KNOW YOUR VERBS
The correct answer is claim presumptuously.
Arrogate
A. shorten
B. sever
C. unfasten
D. claim presumptuously
The correct answer is (D) To claim for oneself without right. To improperly appropriate to oneself or assign a quality or attribute to another without just reason. To claim presumptuously. claim for oneself without right. To improperly appropriate to oneself or assign a quality or attribute to another without just reason. To claim presumptuously.
Examples of use:
- The ruling party arrogated to itself absolute control of its citizens.
- Having received from Congress approval to wage war, the President arrogated to himself decision to participate in any activity that he felt would be helpful to his prosecution of the war.
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