Question

Which of the following options are most similar in meaning to the word, agitated mentioned in the passage?

(i) worried

(ii) tranquilized

(iii) troubled

(iv) flustered

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (i) and (iii)
• C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer:

C. (i), (iii) and (iv)

• (i) worried — related (agitation often involves worry or anxiety)

• (ii) tranquilized — opposite (means calmed or sedated)

• (iii) troubled — similar (agitated can mean emotionally troubled)

• (iv) flustered — very similar (agitated often means flustered)