Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlying word in the given sentence and complete the sentence.
He was __________ by his brother’s attitude, but his mother’s words calmed him.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. agitated.
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"Agitated" means feeling or appearing troubled, while "calmed" means to make someone feel less tense or anxious.
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In the context of the sentence, the brother's attitude likely caused the subject to feel agitated, but the mother's words had the opposite effect, soothing or calming his agitation.
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Therefore, "calmed" serves as the appropriate antonym to "agitated" in this context.