Phlegmatic
[fleg-MAH-tik]
Hint 1.
Phlegmatic comes from the word phlegm, which can serve as a kind of protective coating.
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“She thought he’d be heartbroken and was quite taken aback by his phlegmatic response.”
Which is the best definition of phlegmatic?
A.
Emotionless and not easily aroused
B.
Unharmonious or displeasing in quality
C.
Listless or lacking bodily energy
D.
Noncompliant or given to resisting control
Hint 1.
Phlegmatic comes from the word phlegm, which can serve as a kind of protective coating.
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“She thought he’d be heartbroken and was quite taken aback by his phlegmatic response.”
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