Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in bold letters.

Altercation

  1. Drastic change

  2. Angry dispute

  3. Applause

  4. Loud explosion
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Altercation means a noisy, angry, or heated dispute or argument. Angry dispute is the correct synonym as both refer to a verbal conflict. The other options are incorrect: drastic change refers to significant transformation (like alteration), applause means approval, and loud explosion refers to a blast (all completely different meanings).

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