Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
My uncle is a colonel who gets extremely angry over petty issues every now and then.
Option 1: furious
Option 2: fierce
Option 3: heated
Option 4: violent
Correct Answer: furious
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation:
Furious
means extremely angry or full of rage, which fits well in the context of someone who gets angry over petty issues regularly. It conveys a strong sense of anger and intensity.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Fierce typically refers to something intense, powerful, or strong, often associated with aggression.
- Heated implies a high level of emotional intensity or passion in a discussion or argument.
- Violent implies a tendency towards physical force or aggression.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "My uncle is a colonel who gets furious over petty issues every now and then."
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