Multiple choice softskills leadership deplore regret annoyance and disappointment discuss lightly or glibly pithy, compact saying Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation To deplore is to strongly disapprove of something or to feel deep regret about it. It conveys intense disappointment or condemnation. Option B describes 'vexation,' C refers to 'banter,' while D is a 'maxim' or pithy saying.