adjective · Medium SAT word

Irascible

angry; quickly aroused to anger

Irascible in a sentence

The irascible old man complained about everything constantly.

Synonyms for irascible

angry
irritable
choleric

Antonyms for irascible

calm
patient
serene

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Vocabulary like irascible appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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