The two antonyms from paragraph 2 of Passage 1 that provide clues to the meaning of the word "agitated" are "calming" and "comfort." In this context, "agitated" refers to a state of being restless or disturbed, while "calming" and "comfort" suggest a sense of peace and tranquility.
Click the two antonyms from paragraph 2 of Passage 1 that provide clues to the meaning of the word agitated.
Which side is right? Research has shown that Paro can have the same 1. (calming) effect as medications on agitated dementia patients. Yet Paro has none of the physical side 2. (effects) of medication. Plus, when it comes to providing companionship and 3. (comfort) to the elderly, there just aren’t 4. (enough) people to go around. Being a caregiver is a 5. (tough) job that often doesn’t pay well. A robot companion may be better than none at all.
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