Question

using inferences
read the sentences. then, use inferences to answer the questions.
the curmudgeonly man was not well liked in the neighborhood. he often yelled for no reason at kids who were passing by
which word best describes the meaning of curmudgeonly?
which word is a good synonym for curmudgeonly? lonely foul - mouthed ill - tempered

Explanation:

The text describes a man who is not well - liked and yells at kids for no reason. "Ill - tempered" means having a bad temper, which fits this description. "Lonely" refers to being alone and doesn't match the behavior described. "Foul - mouthed" means using vulgar language, which isn't indicated in the text.

Answer:

Ill - tempered