Multiple choice softskills communication

What is implied by the word "fractious"

  1. tending to divide group in factions

  2. relating to fracture

  3. raspy

  4. Tending to cause trouble; unruly
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Explanation

Fractious describes someone who is troublesome, unruly, or inclined to cause trouble and quarrels. It comes from 'fraction' (breaking into parts) - a fractious person breaks harmony. It doesn't mean 'relating to fracture' (that's medical) or 'raspy' (that's describing a sound).

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