GRE words for anger and irritation
This study set contains GRE vocabulary words related to anger and irritation, providing nuanced meanings and usage in context. Perfect for those preparing for the GRE who want to enhance their vocabulary in emotional expressions.
Quiz(20 questions)
1. What does 'irate' mean?
Terms in this Study Set(20)
Expressions of Anger(10)
irate
extremely angry
exasperation
intense irritation or annoyance
fury
wild or violent anger
indignant
angry at unfair treatment
outraged
deeply offended or shocked
seethe
to be filled with intense but unexpressed anger
volatile
liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
belligerent
hostile and aggressive
rabid
having extreme anger or fanatical support
wrath
strong, vengeful anger
Nuances of Irritation(10)
irritated
feeling annoyed or slightly angry
exasperated
intensely irritated or frustrated
vex
to annoy or frustrate someone
petulant
childishly sulky or bad-tempered
miffed
slightly offended or annoyed
irk
to irritate or annoy
peeved
irritated or annoyed
aggrieved
feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated
disgruntled
angry or dissatisfied
displeased
unhappy or dissatisfied with something
Questions in this Study Set(20)
1. What does 'irate' mean?
2. What does 'exasperated' mean?
3. Which word means 'intense irritation or annoyance'?
4. Which word means 'to annoy or frustrate someone'?
5. Fill in the blank: After hearing the unfair decision, she was filled with _______.
6. In the sentence 'She felt miffed by the offhand comment', what does 'miffed' mean?
7. What does 'fury' mean?
8. What does 'petulant' mean?
9. Which word means 'deeply offended or shocked'?
10. Which word means 'to irritate or annoy'?
11. Fill in the blank: He tried to act calm, but inside he was _______.
12. In the sentence 'He was irked by the constant noise', what does 'irked' mean?
13. What does 'volatile' mean?
14. What does 'disgruntled' mean?
15. Which word means 'hostile and aggressive'?
16. Which word means 'feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated'?
17. Fill in the blank: His _______ response surprised everyone at the meeting.
18. In the sentence 'She was displeased with the service', what does 'displeased' mean?
19. What does 'wrath' mean?
20. What does 'vex' mean?
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