Choose the option opposite in meaning to the words underlined.
The news of his performance in the seasonal examination has made Okechukwu crestfallen
The news of his performance in the seasonal examination has made Okechukwu crestfallen
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Correct Answer: D. pompous
The word "crestfallen" means sad, disappointed, or dejected.
To find the opposite meaning, we need an option that suggests being happy, confident, or proud:
- D. Pompous refers to someone who is overly self-important or proud, which contrasts with feeling sad or dejected.
The other options are not opposite in meaning to "crestfallen":
- A. Highly irritable suggests being easily annoyed, not the opposite of sadness.
- B. Dejected is synonymous with crestfallen.
- C. Dated refers to something being old or out of style, not relevant here.
- E. Unconcerned suggests indifference, which is not the opposite of crestfallen.
Correct Answer: D. pompous
The word "crestfallen" means sad, disappointed, or dejected.
To find the opposite meaning, we need an option that suggests being happy, confident, or proud:
- D. Pompous refers to someone who is overly self-important or proud, which contrasts with feeling sad or dejected.
The other options are not opposite in meaning to "crestfallen":
- A. Highly irritable suggests being easily annoyed, not the opposite of sadness.
- B. Dejected is synonymous with crestfallen.
- C. Dated refers to something being old or out of style, not relevant here.
- E. Unconcerned suggests indifference, which is not the opposite of crestfallen.