The reclusive writer was known to be a(n) _____ old man, keeping the neighbors away with his unpredictable temper. irascible reproving elated venerable

Respuesta :

The answer is irascible 

Answer:

Irascible is the correct answer.

Explanation:

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, irascible means made angry easily. The description of the old man provided in the question points out that he has an unpredictable temper and it keeps his neighbors away from him; due to this, the correct answer is irascible.