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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word. Pugnacious
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word.
Pugnacious

A.

Impatient

B.

Good-tempered

C.

Arrogant

D.

Waspish

Correct option is D

The correct meaning of the word ‘pugnacious’ is ‘waspish,’ which means eager to argue or fight (झगड़ालू).
Pugnacious: Having a quarrelsome or combative nature (लड़ाकू).
· Example: His pugnacious attitude often caused unnecessary conflicts.
Meanings of the other given options:
· Impatient: Not willing to wait (अधीर).
· Good-tempered: Calm and kind (शांत स्वभाव).
· Arrogant: Having an exaggerated sense of one’s importance (घमंडी).

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