A politician whose public persona is one of fervent moral righteousness, but whose private life is rife with corruption, could be described as _____.
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
Sanctimonious describes someone making a show of being morally superior to others, implying hypocrisy, which perfectly fits a politician feigning righteousness while being corrupt.
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