Although the word's original meaning was flattering, it has come to ___ an obnoxiously selfish person.

Question

A. elucidate
B. desecrate
C. amortize
D. connote

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. connote.

In this context, "connote" means to imply or suggest an additional meaning beyond the literal definition of a word. In the sentence, it indicates that the word has developed a new meaning that suggests obnoxiously selfish behavior.