Fill in the blank and complete the sentence with the synonym of the underlined word:-

The team felt immense satisfaction after completing the challenging project, experiencing a deep sense of ____.

gratification

The correct answer is Option (3) → gratification

• Satisfaction means the fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this.

• Gratification means pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire. It is a direct synonym for satisfaction and fits the context of feeling good after a difficult accomplishment.

  Why the Other Options Are Incorrect: 

• Abdication: The act of formally giving up sovereign power or responsibility (unrelated).

• Authentication: The process or action of verifying the identity or validity of someone or something (unrelated).

• Altercation: A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public (unrelated).