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The correct answer is showiness.

Ostentation

A. treachery
B. bone augmentation
C. showiness
D. belligerence

The correct answer is (C) Showiness; pretentious display; particularly of wealth or luxury, unnecessary display of skill, knowledge, etc. to impress others; any actions intended to attract notice or impress others; showing off.

Ostentation comes from Latin ostendere (to show).

Examples of use:

  • His ostentation included having his own table in a very expensive restaurant.
  • His practice of giving large tips for even the smallest service is ostentation.


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