Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is SIMILAR in meaning to the keyword.

Mercurial

  1. opinionated

  2. stubborn

  3. volatile

  4. veracious
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Mercurial' describes someone or something that is changeable, fickle, or unpredictable in temperament - it literally relates to the element mercury which is fluid and constantly moving. 'Volatile' means liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, which makes it the best synonym. The other options (opinionated, stubborn, veracious) do not capture this essential quality of changeability.

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