Read the passage. Then, select the synonym of the word in bold.
Many people consider J. D. Salinger's *The Catcher in the Rye* a literary classic and identify with its petulant sixteen-year-old protagonist and narrator, Holden Caulfield. Holden complains about those around him in his characteristically irritable way, labeling as "phony" anyone he deems superficial or conventional.
Answer (1)
The synonym for the bold word 'petulant' in the passage about J. D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye' is 'irritable'. Both words express a sense of annoyance or frustration. Holden's character exemplifies this irritable demeanor towards society. ;
