Question

Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the given key word:

Histrionic

• A. Hypersensitive
• B. Overdramatic
• C. Historic
• D. Inactive

Answer 1

The correct option is B Overdramatic

'Histrionic' means very emotional and energetic, but not sincere or without real meaning.

Option A - 'Hypersensitive' means too easily upset by criticism. Thus option A is incorrect.

Option C - 'Historic' means important or likely to be important in history. Thus option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Inactive' means doing nothing. Thus option D is incorrect.

Option B - 'Overdramatic' means someone who is emotional and energetic, especially pretending to be so. Thus option B is the correct answer.

'Histrionic - Overdramatic'