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SSAT 12 - Angry
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| animosity | Strong hostility - intense dislike |
| cantankerous | Bad-tempered - argumentatively irritable |
| chafe | Become irritated - feel frustrated |
| expletives | Curse words - offensive language |
| harangue | Aggressive speech - lengthy scolding |
| indignant | Angered by unfairness - righteously angry |
| ir/irat | (root) Anger - indicates rage or fury. Examples: irate, irritate, irritable |
| irascible | Easily angered - quick-tempered |
| irate | Great anger - visibly angry |
| livid | Furiously angry - enraged to extremes |
| obsterperous | Noisy and difficult to control - unruly |
| petulant | Childishly irritable - peevishly impatient |
| querulous | Complaining - habitually whining |
| scathing | Severely critical - harshly condemning |
| tirade | Long angry speech - verbal attack |
| writhe | Twist in pain - squirm uncomfortably |