Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

In the old days, obstreperous children were sometimes thrashed with a cane.

  1. unhelpful

  2. illiterate

  3. cacophonous

  4. unmanageable
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Obstreperous means difficult to control, unruly, or aggressively resisting authority. 'Unmanageable' captures this perfectly - children who won't behave. 'Illiterate' and 'unhelpful' are unrelated, 'cacophonous' refers to loud harsh sounds.

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