Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the best answer from the options which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

embittered

  1. bonhomie

  2. amiable

  3. affable

  4. rancorous
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Emboldened means bitter or resentful, typically due to unfair treatment. Rancorous also means characterized by bitterness or resentment. The other options (bonhomie, amiable, affable) all suggest friendliness and goodwill, which are opposites of embittered.

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