2021 · Q87
Directions : Each item in this section consists of sentences with an Bold word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the Bold word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
In my state of **despair**, I confessed everything.
EnglishAntonyms
- Adespondency
- Bdetermination
- Cdependant
- Delation
Explanation
'Despair' (hopelessness) is opposed by 'elation' (joyful excitement). A ('despondency') is a synonym, B ('determination') is unrelated resolve, and C ('dependant') is a different word entirely. Thus the correct choice is (D) "elation".