What does the word "truculent" mean?

"Truculent" means being very angry, ready to fight, and acting in a mean or threatening way.

Think of it like a grumpy dog that growls and shows its teeth at everyone who walks by — that dog is being truculent!

This matches Option 2: Aggressively hostile and fierce.

Let's confirm by checking the other options:

• Option 1: "Peaceful and friendly" is the opposite of truculent. ❌
• Option 3: "Easily persuaded and cooperative" is also the opposite — a truculent person refuses to go along with others. ❌
• Option 4: "Timid and submissive" means being quiet and scared — a truculent person is loud and aggressive, not shy. ❌

Hence, Option 2: Aggressively hostile and fierce is correct.