From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked _______
- baffled
-
dejected
- pitiful
- frightened
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
Elated: ecstatically happy.
Dejected: sad and depressed; dispirited.