Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The irate passengers crowded round the ticket counter when the train was cancelled.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Furious
In the given sentence, irate means very angry. Its synonym is furious. Example: The irate shopkeeper shouted at the boys who broke his window.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Weary | very tired | After the long walk, the weary children fell asleep at once. |
| (2) Furious (answer) | full of strong anger (same as irate) | Papa was furious when he saw the scratch on his new car. |
| (3) Restless | unable to stay still or calm | The restless puppy kept running round the room. |
| (4) Confused | not able to understand something | Neha was confused by the big map of the railway station. |
| Synonyms of irate: furious, angry, enraged, incensed Antonyms of irate: calm, pleased, composed, placid |