2026 · Q116
Directions: In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The office staff were left absolutely **nonplussed** by the unexpected question posed by the boss.
EnglishSynonyms
- Aexacerbated
- Bdisaffected
- Cperplexed
- Dpetrified
Explanation
“Nonplussed” (Latin non plus, “no more” — at a loss for what more to say) means bewildered or perplexed — option (c). It does not mean exacerbated (a), disaffected (b) or petrified (d). Hence (c).