Question

Irascible \Vi-ra-sə-bəl\ adjective 1. Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. Middle French, from Late Latin irascibilis, from Latin irasci to become angry, be angry, from ira.

Using the dictionary entry, which sentence uses irascible correctly?

A. When Sadie heard the concert had been cancelled, she became irascible and cried herself to sleep from disappointment.

B. Mr. Cowen, a well-liked science professor, often gave his students funny nicknames, which demonstrated his irascible nature.

C. On the days when Liam's guitar lesson proved he had practiced hard all week, his teacher was irascible instead of her usual cheerful self.

D. The irascible dog growled and snarled whenever strangers neared the fence​

Answer 1

Answer: D: The irascible dog growled and snarled whenever strangers neared the fence.

Explanation: The dictionary entry defines "irascible" as having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. In sentence D, the word "irascible" accurately describes the behavior of the dog. The dog's growling and snarling whenever strangers approached the fence demonstrates its tendency to become easily angered.

In contrast, the other sentences do not use "irascible" correctly.