Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Wrathful

Furious

The most appropriate synonym of the given word Wrathful is Furious.

• Wrathful means feeling or showing extreme anger or displeasure.
• Furious means extremely angry or violent.

The two words are similar in that they both suggest the idea of intense anger. However, the word wrathful has a more general meaning, as it can refer to any kind of intense anger, regardless of whether it is caused by a specific event or not. The word furious has a more specific meaning, as it specifically refers to intense anger that is caused by a specific event or situation.

In the sentence "The king was wrathful when he heard the news of his son's death," the speaker is not just saying that the king was angry, but that the king was also extremely angry and violent. Therefore, the word "furious" is the most appropriate synonym for the word "wrathful" in this context.

The other words on the list are not as appropriate synonyms for wrathful. The word pleased means feeling or showing happiness or satisfaction. The word amiable means pleasant and easy to get along with. The word cordial means warm and friendly. These words do not convey the same sense of intense anger as the word furious.