Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

In their delirium, the fans rushed onto the field.

  1. madness

  2. excitement

  3. elation

  4. tension

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Delirium literally means a temporary state of mental confusion and agitation, often with hallucinations. However, in the context of excited fans, it means frenzied excitement or wild enthusiasm. Madness (A) is the medical meaning, elation (C) is positive joy, and tension (D) is anxiety - none capture the wild, uncontrolled excitement.