Select the synonym for the word: QUERULOUS.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Petulant
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Querulous (Adjective): Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.
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Petulant (Adjective): (Of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Both words describe a tendency to complain or be irritable, especially in a childish or demanding way.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
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Imbecile (Noun/Adjective): A foolish or stupid person; extremely stupid.
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Stoic (Adjective): Enduring pain and hardship without showing one's feelings or complaining. (This is an antonym of querulous).
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Deficient (Adjective): Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; inadequate.