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Description: and I had an audience rather like this, except it was comprised entirely of sixth-form girls. And I said, "Girls, how many teenage girls do you think the British public think get pregnant every year?" And the girls were apoplectic when I said

Larry Wilmore

Any voting group has an interest that they want from politicians. That's why politicians have to talk to different people. But to reduce the black interest to free stuff is so insulting. It just makes me apoplectic.

American Comedian

Kayleigh McEnany

The media's apoplectic reaction to 2018 tax refunds displays a fundamental misunderstanding of the U.S. tax code and the very notion of what a refund actually is.

American Public Servant

Jess Phillips

I am apoplectic that people no longer expect progress because for so long they have worn the clothes of decline.

British Politician

Use 'apoplectic' to describe an extreme level of anger that is almost out of control.

Intense Anger

'Apoplectic' often evokes an image of someone red-faced and possibly shaking with anger.

Visual Imagery

Pay attention to collocations. 'Apoplectic with rage' is a common pairing you'll encounter.

Collocation Clues

'Apoplectic' in a medical context refers to conditions related to a stroke.

Stroke Connection

Remember, medical use of 'apoplectic' is serious and indicates life-threatening conditions.

Seriousness

Used to describe physical signs that resemble what might be seen during a stroke, like flushing.

Visual Signs

Can be used metaphorically to describe something alarming or intense, not just physical appearance.

Metaphorical Use

 and I had an audience rather like this, except it was comprised entirely of sixth-form girls. And I said, "Girls, how many teenage girls do you think the British public think get pregnant every year?" And the girls were apoplectic when I said

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