Question

The policy announcement was made to the much chagrin of the farmers.

• A. euphoria
• B. placation
• C. glee
• D. Mortification

Hint:

When solving synonym questions, always eliminate opposite meanings first, then pick the closest in tone.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Meaning of the word.
"Chagrin" means distress, embarrassment, humiliation, or mortification at having failed or been disappointed. 

Step 2: Match with options.
- (a) Euphoria → extreme happiness (opposite meaning).
- (b) Placation → soothing or calming (not the same).
- (c) Glee → joy, delight (again opposite).
- (d) Mortification → deep shame, embarrassment, humiliation → exact synonym. \[ \Rightarrow \boxed{\text{Mortification is the synonym of Chagrin.}} \]