Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is similar in meaning to the given word.

SATURNINE

  1. Planetary

  2. Gloomy

  3. Astronomic

  4. Hopeful
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Saturnine means gloomy, melancholy, or sullen in temperament or appearance. It describes someone who is dark, moody, or pessimistic. Despite the reference to the planet Saturn, it means the opposite of 'hopeful.' 'Planetary' and 'astronomic' are too literal.

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