Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to the key word. Choleric

  1. patient

  2. short-tempered

  3. ascetic

  4. sophisticated

  5. courteous
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Choleric means hot-tempered, easily angered, or irritable - from the four humors theory where yellow bile caused anger. 'Short-tempered' is the direct synonym. 'Patient' is the opposite. 'Ascetic' relates to self-denial. 'Sophisticated' and 'courteous' describe refined behavior.

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