In this context, "mercurial" (line 73151) most nearly means ______.

excitable

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overheated

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incorrigible

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embarrassed

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self-confident

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Solution

The correct option is D excitable
Line 142 of the passage is giving us a general description of Mr. Coristine. In this context, 'mercurial' is used to describe his temperament. So, 'mercurial' obviously means excitable. The other choices provided do not fit this context- his temperament can not possibly be described as embarrassed or overheated or any of the other choices. Thus, A is our answer.

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