Question 149

From the alternatives given pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning in the given context.

Restive: The crowd became restive when the minister failed to appear even by 10 pm.

Solution

The correct option is 'restless'.

'Restive' means impatient or restless and doesn't imply the presence of anger and violence.

So, option c) is the correct answer.

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