Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The young are easily excitable when presented with strong emotional triggers.

Step-by-step solution

The word 'excitable' refers to someone who is easily excited, agitated, or emotionally aroused. The word 'composed' means calm, tranquil, and in control of one's emotions, which is the exact opposite of excitable. The other options, 'agitated' and 'alarmed', are closer to synonyms, while 'aggrieved' means feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated. Answer: composed