Question

The policy announcement was made to the much chagrin of the farmers.

• A. euphoria
• B. placation
• C. glee
• D. Mortification

Hint:

When solving synonym questions, always eliminate opposite meanings first, then pick the closest in tone.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

1. "Chagrin" describes distress or embarrassment at a disappointing outcome.
2. Euphoria and glee both describe happiness, the opposite feeling, while placation describes calming someone down, not their emotional reaction itself.
3. Mortification matches the same sense of humiliation and distress as chagrin.

The correct answer is Mortification.