Which word describes someone who forgets things or is easily distracted?

• A. Novelty
• B. Endure
• C. Absent-minded
• D. Outraged

Answer: (C)

Describing someone who forgets things or gets easily distracted. Absent-minded fits this idea because it specifically means not paying full attention, leading to forgetfulness, misplacing items, or missing details. It’s a common way to describe someone whose mind is elsewhere, often in a lighthearted or mild sense—as in the familiar phrase “absent-minded professor.” The other options don’t capture forgetfulness: novelty refers to something new or unusual; endure means to withstand or last through; outraged describes a strong feeling of anger. So absent-minded is the best choice because it directly describes the behavior of forgetfulness and distraction.