He is always <u>captious</u>.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is <strong>NEAREST IN MEANING</strong> to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. worried
- B. passionate
- C. faultfinding ✓
- D. jovial
Correct Answer: C. faultfinding
Explanation
The word 'captious' means tending to find fault or raise petty objections.
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