“I’m Keisha Jackson, a student volunteer,” Keisha explained as she walked over to Mrs. Watson and sat down in the chair beside her. “I come here every Thursday afternoon to help pass the time with residents, or read to them, or, or . . .” Keisha started to stumble over her words as Mrs. Watson continued to stare at her with an almost belligerent gaze.
Keisha started to stumble over her words as Mrs. Watson continued to stare at her with an almost belligerent gaze.
What is the meaning of the word belligerent?
Responses
A strangely familiar
B hostile or argumentative
C weak or exhausted
D overly exaggerated
B hostile or argumentative
In this context, Mrs. Watson's belligerent gaze suggests that she is being aggressive or confrontational towards Keisha.