IMPERIOUS (adjective) : proud, arrogant, and acting with an air of authority and superiority.

Examples:
- The new professor was an imperious woman who considered herself to be quite important.
- The imperious dictator made laws that all citizens had to obey
- The diplomat asked his subordinates to leave with an imperious wave of his hand
- With his imperious manner, Marc can never be an effective manager.

Synonyms: arrogant, condescending, proud, self-righteous, vain, conceited, haughty

Antonyms: humble

SALUTATION (noun): 1. a gesture or phrase that is used to greet, welcome, or recognize somebody; 2. the expression of greetings, welcome, or recognition; 3. the greeting that begins a letter or email.

Examples:
-  I yelled goodbye and waved, but she did not return my salutation.
- A traditional American salutation is, “How are you.”
- He liked to end his emails with the salutation, “Cheers!”
- the speaker introduced the eveningʼs honored guest with a lavish
- The president began the discussion with a pleasant salutation to the distinguished assembly

Synonyms: greeting, salute, cheers, honor, citation, tribute, accolade

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