Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her phlegmatic temperament endears her to her friends?
- stoic
- irritable
-
lively
- cold
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
these are various meanings of phlegmatic
a. Having or suggesting a calm, sluggish temperament; unemotional or apathetic.
b. not easily excited to action or display of emotion; having a calm or apathetic temperament.. synonymes apathetic, stoic, cold-blooded, sluggish. Antonymes edgy, excitable.
LIVELY is therefore the opposite of phlegmatic from the options given above. it means to be;
a. Full of energy or alertness; vigorous or animated: a lively baby; lively eyes.
b. Characterized by much activity or excitement: