Direction: Select the word which is closest in meaning to the key word given in quotation marks. He was filled with “remorse” for his action.
Question and options
Direction: Select the word which is closest in meaning to the key word given in quotation marks.
He was filled with “remorse” for his action.
- Regret
- Relief
- Revulsion
- Despair
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Regret
Remorse is deep regret for a wrong one has done, so regret is closest. Relief, revulsion (disgust) and despair (hopelessness) do not match.
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