Verbal Ability - Antonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Antonyms - Section 2 (Q.No. 17)
Directions to Solve
Each sentences below consist of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.
17.
The result of the tournament gave them a sense of elation.
Discussion:
8 comments Page 1 of 1.
Anusha moguloju said:
1 decade ago
Despair is a feeling that everything is wrong and that nothing will improve.
Elation is a feeling of great happiness and excitement about something that has happened.
Elation is a feeling of great happiness and excitement about something that has happened.
Mounika reddy said:
1 decade ago
I think the answer should be disappointment. It means "sadness or loss of pleasure and happiness" where as despair means "complete loss of hope".
Elation means joy or happiness or pleasure. The answer should be disappointment (C).
Elation means joy or happiness or pleasure. The answer should be disappointment (C).
(1)
Shanto said:
8 years ago
I think disappointment is the correct answer.
Rose said:
7 years ago
The answer should be C.
Prachi said:
7 years ago
According to me, the antonym of elation is misery.
Parthi said:
7 years ago
The correct answer is B.
(1)
Shreyas said:
7 years ago
Here misery, disappointment, despondency, despair means unhappiness. What's the difference?
(2)
Sirish reddy said:
5 years ago
The anwer is B. Misery.
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