Question

although the words original meaning was flattering, it has come to ______ an obnoxiously selfish person. 1 elucidate 2 desecrate 3 amortize 4 connote

Explanation:

"Connote" means to suggest or imply an additional meaning. Here, the word now implies an obnoxiously selfish person. The other words have different meanings: "elucidate" is to make clear, "desecrate" is to violate something sacred, and "amortize" is related to finance.

Answer:

1. connote