irate | Definition & Meaning for the SAT
⚡️ IRATE most nearly means: (A) confused; (B) disappointed; (C) furious; (D) irritable. 👉 Answer + examples, pronunciation, and full SAT explanation inside.
ℹ️ Part of speech of irate
irate is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of irate
irate is pronounced /aɪ.ˈreɪt/ or eye-RATE.
📚️ Definition of irate
Extremely angry; furious. Example: an irate customer demanding to speak to the manager.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of irate in usage:
The irate driver yelled at passers-by when his traffic light turned red.
Trina became irate when she discovered we'd used her face towel to clean the counter.
It's funny (well, not actually "funny funny") how one irate customer can ruin your day.
✅ Quiz answer
Answer to the question above:
C, furious. Explanations: A doesn't work; confused means bewildered or perplexed. B is too weak; disappointed lacks the intensity of rage that irateconveys. D is close but irritable means easily annoyed rather than actively furious, so nope on that one.