Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given:
The _________ news dampened the wedding festivities.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → dismal
Complete sentence: The dismal news dampened the wedding festivities. News that "dampened" the wedding festivities (took the joy out of them) must have been sad news.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) dismal (answer) | gloomy, sad and depressing | The team's dismal performance disappointed its fans. |
| (2) dilapidated | in a very bad condition because of age or neglect (it describes buildings, vehicles or furniture, not news) | The family lived in a dilapidated old house. |
| (3) judicious | showing good judgement, sensible (it describes a decision or a person, and it does not explain why the festivities were dampened) | A judicious use of money saved the company. |
| (4) buoyant | cheerful and full of hope (cheerful news would lift the festivities, not dampen them) | The players were in a buoyant mood after the win. |
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