The professor became increasingly ____ in later years, flying into a rage whenever he was opposed.
A
taciturn
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B
voluble
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C
subdued
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D
contrite
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E
irascible
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Solution
The correct option is E irascible The adjective 'irascible' means having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. This best befits the given context- the professor was easily angered in his later years. Thus E is the best answer.