Vocabulary - Word Group 3

Word Group : Bad Mood


No
Word
Meaning
Sentence
1
Bilious
1.     Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting
2.     Spiteful; bad-tempered
1.     A bilious attack
2.     His bilious temperament
2
Dudgeon
A feeling of offence or deep resentment
The manager walked out in high dudgeon
3
Irascible
Having or showing tendency to be easily angered
An irascible man
4
Pettish
Childishly bad-tempered and petulant
He comes across in his journal entries as spoiled and pettish
5
Petulant
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered
He was moody and petulant
6
Pique
1.     A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one’s pride
2.     Arouse interest or curiosity
3.     Feel irritated or resentful
1.     He left in a fit of pique
2.     His scientific curiosity was piqued
3.     She was piqued by his curtness
7
Querulous
Complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner
She became querulous and demanding
8
Umbrage
1.     Offence or annoyance
2.     Shade or shadow, especially as cast by trees
She took umbrage at his remarks
9
Waspish
Readily expressing anger or irritation
He had a waspish tounge


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