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Restive

[RES-tiv]

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Hint 1. Example sentence:

"A restive horse can be very difficult to control."

Hint 2.

Oddly enough, being restive is nearly the opposite of being resting and very similar to being restless.

What is the best definition of restive?

A.

Worn out or in a state of exhaustion


B.

Impatient or in an annoyed state


C.

Relaxed or in a state of repose


D.

On edge or in a tense state


Hint 1. Example sentence:

"A restive horse can be very difficult to control."

Hint 2.

Oddly enough, being restive is nearly the opposite of being resting and very similar to being restless.

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