Select the word closest in meaning to the word:
'Hysterical'
Select the word closest in meaning to the word:
'Hysterical'
Solution
Option 1: Perverse -> means contrary or deliberately unacceptable behavior, not related to emotional agitation.
Option 2: Languid -> means lacking energy or vitality, essentially the opposite of hysterical.
Option 3: Famished -> means extremely hungry, unrelated to emotional state.
Option 4: Overwrought -> means extremely agitated, nervous, or in a state of excessive emotional excitement.
Hence, Option 4: Overwrought -> "Hysterical" describes someone who is wildly uncontrolled emotionally or extremely agitated. "Overwrought" perfectly captures this meaning as it refers to being in a state of nervous excitement or excessive emotional agitation -> correct
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