irascible \i-ˈra-sə-bəl\ adjective 1. Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. Middle French, from Late Latin irascibilis, from Latin irasci, to become angry, be angry, from ira.

Question

Using the dictionary entry, which sentence uses irascible correctly?

A.
When Sadie heard the concert had been cancelled, she became irascible and cried herself to sleep from disappointment.
B.
Mr. Cowen, a well-liked science professor, often gave his students funny nicknames, which demonstrated his irascible nature.
C.
The irascible dog growled and snarled whenever strangers neared the fence.
D.
On the days when Liam's guitar lesson proved he had practiced hard all week, his teacher was irascible instead of her usual cheerful self.

Answer 1

The sentence that uses "irascible" correctly is:

C. The irascible dog growled and snarled whenever strangers neared the fence.

In this sentence, "irascible" is applied to a dog that shows a tendency to become easily angered, which aligns with the definition provided.