Which word refers to someone biased in favor of their own group?

• A. Capricious
• B. Castigate
• C. Chicanery
• D. Chauvinist

Answer: (D)

Bias toward one’s own group is captured by a word that signals excessive loyalty and a belief in that group’s superiority. That term describes someone who favors their own group—nation, gender, team, etc.—and often doubts or looks down on others. A chauvinist fits this idea perfectly: it denotes a person who is ardently patriotic or loyal to their own group and who sees it as superior. The other words don’t convey this sense. Capricious means unpredictable or whimsical, not about group bias. Castigate means to harshly criticize or condemn. Chicanery refers to trickery or deceit.